Apricot-Citrus Stuffed Ham

By txnurselaw

Course: main meals
PointsPlus® Value: 7
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Tart fruits, such as apricots and lemons, pair especially well with a rich, salty meat like ham. They'll add wonderful flair to your Easter meal.

Ingredients

• 24 oz extra-lean ham, approximately 5% fat, roast cut
• 18 halves dried apricot halves
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1 1/2 Tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup(s) honey
• 4 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
• 1 fl oz brandy, or bourbon (about 2 tbsp)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from weightwatchers.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Use a paring knife to cut a hole through center of ham. Press 6 apricots and half of each zest into opening. Make crisscross cuts in top of ham, about 1/8-inch deep. Set ham in a baking pan and sprinkle remaining apricots around it.

To make glaze: Stir together honey, juices, brandy and remaining zests. Brush ham with glaze, then pour glaze around ham.

Bake 40 minutes, basting top every 10 minutes. Slice, serve hot and drizzle with extra glaze. Yields about 3 1/2 ounces of ham, 3 apricots and 2 1/2 tablespoons of sauce per serving.