Main dish: Ham
- 1 (12 pound) bone-in ham, rump portion
- 1/2 cup whole cloves
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 cups water, or as needed
Preheat the oven to 350°. Place ham in a roasting pan, and press whole cloves into the top at 1 to 2 inch intervals. Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar. Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1 inch depth. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours in the preheated oven (about 22 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature of the ham has reached 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Make sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Let stand for about 20 minutes before carving.
Side dish: Twice Baked Potatoes
- 4-6 large baking potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cheese
Heat oven to 375° and gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while potatoes bake. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes – they should be tender when you insert a fork in the middle.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out insides, leaving a thin shell. Mash potatoes, add ¼ to ½ cups of milk while mixing. Add ¼ margarine- small pieces at a time, a dash of pepper, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of cheese. Fill potatoes and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
Dessert: Apple Crisp
- 4 cups sliced pared tart apples
- 2/3 to ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup oats
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
Heat oven to 375°. Grease 8×8 pan. Place apple slices in pan. Mix remaining ingredients thoroughly. Sprinkle apples.
Bake 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm and, if desired, with light cream or ice cream.