Recipe: Raisin Lovers Baked Ham

Raisin Lovers Baked Ham
alt.cooking-chien/Connie G/1999
Makes about 2 cups. May double recipe.

1 half or whole ham of your choice
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-Tablespoon corn starch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum flavoring

Bake your favorite ham 15 minutes per pound at 325 degrees or as directed on package, size depending on number of people you are serving.

Half hour before ham is finished baking; simmer together the 1-1/2 cups water, raisins and brown sugar until raisins are puffy (about 5 minutes).

Mix together cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Add to raisin mixture along with the cinnamon. Boil for one minute. Add rum or flavoring and bring back to just boiling point.

Slice ham. Place on platter and spoon part of the raisin sauce over the sliced ham. Place extra sauce in a serving dish.