APPLE BUTTER HAM RECIPES

Steps:

• For the apple butter:.
• In a large stockpot, combine the apples with the apple juice. Cook on low heat until the apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and pass through a fine sieve. Pour the puree back in the stockpot. Bring to a simmer and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook on low heat for about 1 1/2 hours until it's reduced by half and thickens up, stirring regularly and skimming the surface if necessary. Remove from heat and let cool.
• For the ham:.
• Put the ham, carrot, celery, leek, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 hours. Drain and place into a roasting pan.
• Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, combine the apple butter, honey, and Dijon mustard. Peel off the skin of the ham and brush it with apple butter mixture. Pour the water in the bottom of the pan. Place in the oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours, making sure to baste it with the sauce every 15 minutes during cooking process. Remove the ham from the grill and let sit for 10 minutes before carving.
• Cook's Note:.
• The apple butter is great on its own, with ice cream, yogurt or for breakfast.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; lightly coat with cooking spray. Set pan aside. In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; toss to coat. Spread vegetables in a single layer in the prepared pan. Roast, uncovered, for 20 to 22 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring once.
• Meanwhile, for vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine apple butter, vinegar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover and shake well. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Toss the remaining vinaigrette with roasted vegetables; cover to keep warm.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add ham slice to hot pan; cook about 8 minutes or until browned and heated through, turning once. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons reserved vinaigrette over ham. Serve with vegetables, and, if desired, baguette slices.