Garnished with whole cloves, cherries and pineapple slices, this succulent glazed ham is a feast fit for a king.  If you’re looking for a meal that indulges the senses and brings everyone to the table around the holidays, this is it! 

fully cooked ham (5 to 9 pounds)

cans (8 ounces each) pineapple, drained and sliced

small jar Maraschino cherries, stems removed

cup or more whole cloves

Glaze:

cups peach nectar (or 1 jar {10 ounces} peach preserves)

cups packed brown sugar

tablespoons cider vinegar

teaspoon ground cloves

dash of cinnamon

Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan.  Score top of ham in a diamond

pattern, stud points of ham with whole cloves; secure pineapple slices

and cherries on ham with toothpicks. 

Glaze:

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, peach nectar, vinegar, ground cloves and cinnamon.  Pour half of the glaze over ham.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with drippings.  Uncover, bake an additional 30 minutes, or until ham is completely done. 

Yield:  10 - 12 servings