Amarena Cherries Anise Glazed Ham

Ingredients

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  1 cup Amarena Cherries in Brandy

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  1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar

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  1 cup Brown Sugar

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  2 Bay leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Place the ham in a large roasting pan, cover in foil and bake for 1 hour, depending of the package directions.

3. 3

   In a saucepan on medium heat, combine broth, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, star anise, and amarena cherries. Cook until reduced or until desired thickness, about 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   After 1 hour of baking time, brush the glaze on the ham in 20 minutes intervals. Put the ham back in the oven, uncovered. Glaze the ham 2 or 3 times.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!