Baked Ham With Walnut Peach Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.

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   Put the ham in a shallow baking pan.

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   With a sharp knife, score the ham in a diamond design.

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   Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan.

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   Cover pan securely with foil and bake for 1 hour.

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   Uncover the ham and brush with 1/2 cup of peach preserves.

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   Bake uncovered, 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

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   Meanwhile make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the nectar, chicken broth and cornstarch and stir until smooth.

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   Add remaining 1/2 cup peach preserves and the brown sugar and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally.

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    Simmer the sauce until thickened.

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    Add the walnuts and peaches and simmer 1 minute longer.

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    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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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