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In a large pot bring the ham to a boil in the maple syrup water.
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Reduce the heat and let simmer on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until the ham is tender.
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Remove the ham from the water and let sit for 15 minutes or until cooled.
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Reserve a few cups of this water for later use.
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Once ham is cooled remove the rind and place aside for now.
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In a bowl crush the maple sugar and mix with the mustard and apple juice, stir well till blended.
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Add the cloves to the maple sugar and juice mixture and let sit for 15 minutes until the flavors blend together.
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Place your ham in a roasting pan and baste your ham with the maple sugar juice mixture, making sure to heavily coat the whole ham.
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Add a cup or more of the ham water into your roasting pan and add the ham rind.
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Add the raisins, placing some raisins over the the top of ham.
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Bake ham for 40 to 50 minutes in a 300u00b0F oven. Baste your ham often adding more ham water if needed, the more the tastier it will be.
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Remove from oven and place on serving platter, pour the raisins and maple syrup drippings over the ham.
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Note: I use quebec smoked ham. My mother makes this ham with bacon strips over top of ham held on with toothpicks. Like I said the more flavors the tastier it will be. We make this ham for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Serve with mashed potatoes, carrots and turnips all whipped together.
