Name: Ham Braised with Maple Raisin Sauce
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7- to 8-lb) fully cooked bone-in shank-end ham; 6 cups water; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 cup granulated maple sugar*; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 cup apple juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (or 10 cloves stuck into ham); 2 cups raisins (10 oz)

Jambon au Sirop d'Erable

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 4 hr

Cooks' note:

• Ham may be simmered 1 day ahead, then cooled and chilled in pot with cooking liquid, uncovered. Bring ham to room temperature before baking. * Available at specialty foods shops and King Arthur Flour (800-827-6836).

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