Simple Baked Ham

1. 1

   Place ham in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover with water to 2 inches above ham; cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Drain; rinse well with warm water. Drain.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 325u00b0.

3. 3

   Trim fat and rind from ham. Score outside of ham in a diamond pattern; stud with cloves. Place ham, skin side down, on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Place rack in pan; pour 1 cup apple juice over ham. Cover ham loosely with foil. Bake at 325u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours, basting occasionally with remaining 1 cup apple juice.

4. 4

   Remove ham from oven (do not turn oven off); uncover ham. Combine sugar and mustard; brush over ham. Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 140u00b0. Place ham on a cutting board; cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

5. 5

   for your toddler: Cut a small serving of ham into bite-sized pieces. Serve the pieces of ham with a fork or as finger food with side dishes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.