Baked Ham With Walnut Peach Sauce

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 ham (about 4.5 lbs)
• 1  cup  peach preserves
• 3⁄4 cup  peach nectar (half of an 11.5 ounce can)
• 3⁄4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar, Packed
• 1⁄2 cup california walnut, Chopped, Toasted
• 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Put the ham in a shallow baking pan.
3. With a sharp knife, score the ham in a diamond design.
4. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan.
5. Cover pan securely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
6. Uncover the ham and brush with 1/2 cup of peach preserves.
7. Bake uncovered, 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally.
8. Meanwhile make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the nectar, chicken broth and cornstarch and stir until smooth.
9. Add remaining 1/2 cup peach preserves and the brown sugar and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.
10. Simmer the sauce until thickened.
11. Add the walnuts and peaches and simmer 1 minute longer.
12. Whisk in the mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the ham sliced with the sauce on the side. From Gourmet, March 1999.