Instructions: L. Preheat oven to 325 F.

2. Wipe ham with damp paper towels. Place in shallow roasting pan without rack. Arrange 1/2 cup onion slices on ham; sprinkle with bay leaf.

3. Insert meat thermometer in center of thickest part of ham, away from bone. Pour 2 cups cider into pan. Cover pan tightly with foil.

4. Bake ham 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until meat thermometer registers 130 F. Remove ham from oven; drain liquid.

5. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine remaining 2 cups cider, the brown sugar, lemon juice, and onion; bring to boiling, boil, uncovered, 5 minutes; strain.

6. Return ham to roasting pan. With sharp knife, make diagonal cuts in fat

(be careful not to cut into meat), 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Stud the center of each diamond shape with a whole clove.

7. Pour cider mixture over ham. Bake, uncovered and basting every 15 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 140 F - about 40 minutes.

8. Remove ham to serving platter. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.

9. Serve with Apple-Cider Sauce.

Makes 20 servings.

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