Pistachio and Fig Glazed Ham

By Diana Barton on 12 September 2020

Thinking of Christmas!  Why not try this gorgeous recipe I promise it will be the best Christmas ham you have ever tasted.

 Ingredients:

• 3-4 kg half leg ham

• 1 jar Murrungundy Fig & Pistachio Jam

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

Method:

Preheat oven to 160degrees. Remove rind from ham by easing if off gently with your fingers.  Use the tip of a sharp knife to score the layer of fat at 2 cm intervals.

Place maple syrup and Murrungundy Fig & Pistachio Jam in a pan over a medium heat and stir until jam has dissolved.  Remove from heat.  Place ham in a deep baking dish, spread Fig mixture over the top and bake for 40 minutes until golden.  Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Variations:

After spreading syrup add extra chopped Murrungundy Pistachio Kernels.