The Christmas ham, done properly. Apple juice, maple and white miso reduce into a glaze with real depth, brushed on every ten minutes until the whole thing turns burnished and golden. Thin apple slices studded with cloves make the top look as good as it tastes. Serves 12 to 14, which means leftovers for days.
6kg–7kg (13 lb–15 lb) ham leg+
2 red apples, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
cloves, for decorating
Apple, Maple and Miso Glaze
4 cups (1 litre/34 fl oz) cloudy apple juice
2 cups (450g/1 lb) firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup (250ml/8½ fl oz) pure maple syrup
1 cup (250ml/8½ fl oz) apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
¼ cup (55g/2 oz) white miso paste
Recipe Inspiration: Apple Maple and Miso Glazed Ham (Donna Hay)
