Ham Recipe with Cherry Pineapple Glaze

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• 1. step 1Let the ham stand at room temperature for an hour before baking. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Make 1/8-inch-deep diamond-shaped cuts on the top and sides of the ham with a sharp knife. Line a roasting pan with foil and set a roasting rack inside. Place the ham, cut side up, on a rack and add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake until the ham is warmed through, about 12 minutes per pound (1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes).
  2. step 2Meanwhile, for the glaze, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, cherry juice, mustard, vinegar, paprika, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a gentle boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  3. step 3Remove the ham from the oven and remove the lid. Increase the oven temperature to 375°C. Brush ham with one-third of the glaze. Use toothpicks to stick pineapple slices all over the top and sides of the ham. Using a toothpick, stick a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. Return the ham to the oven and roast, uncovered, until glossy, about 15 minutes.
  4. step FourBrush on another third of the glaze and bake for 15 minutes, then brush on the remaining glaze and bake for another 15 minutes. Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.