Scandinavian Christmas Ham With Prunes

Ingredients

• 1 (6-8 lb)  fresh ham (bone removed)

• 20 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups apples, chopped (skin removed)
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 10 1/2 ounces beef consomme
• 1 cup red currant jelly
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup port wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 325F / 160°C.

2. 2

   Cut a deep pocket in the cavity of the ham.

3. 3

   Combine prunes, onion, apple and applesauce.

4. 4

   Stuff ham with apple mixture, overlap and secure ends.

5. 5

   Score the fat and place fat side up in a shallow roasting pan.

6. 6

   Pour consomme over the ham.

7. 7

   Roast for 30 - 35mins per pound, basting often.

8. 8

   When cooked transfer to a dish and keep warm, retain the juices.

9. 9

   Remove the fat from the pan juices and discard.

10. 10

    Bring the juices to a boil on the hob and cook for 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Add redcurrant jelly, orange juice, port and salt and simmer for 10 -15 minutes.

12. 12

    Serve the gravy with the ham.