Lunch: Marmalade Raisin Glazed Ham Recipe

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Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Marmalade Raisin Glazed Ham Recipe

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1 fully cooked boneless ham (4 pounds)
1 cup water
2/3 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Line a shallow roasting pan with foil. Place ham on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 ° for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the water, 1/2 cup orange juice, marmalade, raisins and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until raisins are softened and mixture is reduce to 1-3/4 cups.
Combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth. Gradually stir into glaze. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Brush ham with glaze. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 140 °, brushing occasionally with glaze.

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