Almond and Marmalade Glazed Ham

Ingredients

7 kg whole leg ham on the bone
1 cup (340 g) orange marmalade
1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (125mL) maple syrup
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 orange, zested, juiced
1/2 cup (70 g) slivered almonds

Method

Preheat oven to 180 C. Use a small, sharp knife to cut around the ham, about 8 cm from the shank, in a zigzag pattern. Carefully run the knife under the rind, around the edge of the ham. Gently lift off the rind in 1 piece by running your fingers between the rind and the fat, leaving fat intact.

Use a small, sharp knife to score the fat in a diamond pattern. Pour 1/2 cup (125mL) water in a large roasting pan. Place ham on a wire rack in the pan.

Combine the marmalade, sugar, maple syrup, mustard and orange juice and zest in a small bowl. Brush half the glaze mixture over the ham. Bake for 40 minutes, basting occasionally with half the remaining glaze.

Add the almonds to the remaining glaze. Spoon almond mixture evenly over the ham. Bake for a further 20 minutes or until almonds are lightly toasted and ham is caramelised.

Transfer the ham to a serving platter and cut into slices to serve.

Credits: Coles

Photo Credits: Coles