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Keep it simple with ham this holiday season
Holiday hosting is a big responsibility . While nothing quite captures the essence of the holiday season like a home filled with family and friends , those doing the hosting have a lot on their plates , and a lot to put on others ’ plates , once guests arrive . Busy hosts can free up more time for family and friends by making a concerted effort to get out of the kitchen . Simple cooking can be just as delicious as more complex dishes , and the easier it is to prepare a meal , the more hosts can mingle with their loved ones . The following recipe for “ Roast Ham ” from Lines + Angles requires minimal preparation but will be sure to please family and friends this holiday season .
Roast Ham Makes 6 to 8 servings
1 cup honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 apples , cored and quartered 1 8-pound cooked ham , trimmed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation time : 10 minutes Cooking time : 1 hour , 45 minutes Total time : 1 hour , 55 minutes
Preheat the oven to 350 F .
Warm the honey with the mustard in a heavy-based saucepan , stirring , until smooth and starting to bubble at the edges of the pan . Set off the heat .
Arrange the apple quarters in a large roasting pan and place the ham on top . Score a diamond pattern on the outside fat ; brush with some of the honey-mustard glaze , seasoning with salt and pepper at the same time .
Bake the ham until the thickest part of it registers at least 160 F , about 1 hour 20 minutes ; brush with more of the glaze from time to time .
Once the ham has reached 160 F , increase the oven temperature to 450 F and cook for a further 5 to 10 minutes until the top is golden brown and starting to caramelize .
Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing and serving . Can also be chilled and served cold .