Mapled Ham

This is especially good served with Asparagus, Artichoke, and Pea Risotto.

1  (4 lb)  boneless ham
1  (8oz)  can pineapple slices, in syrup

10  whole cloves

2  cups  water

1  cup  pure maple syrup

1/4  cup  brown sugar

2  Tbs each,  honey and butter

Prick the ham with a fork. Place pineapple slices on the ham, securing with toothpicks. Press cloves into ham. Put the ham on a baking dish with the water.

Melt butter; mix in syrup, brown sugar, and honey until heated. Pour 1/2 of this mixture over the ham. Bake 1-1/2 hours at 350°.

Serve remaining sauce (warm) with the sliced ham, or just continue to baste the ham with it while baking. Warm the pan drippings (mixed with remaining sauce) and serve with ham.