By Michelle Jones

Instead of ordering an expensive ham for the holidays from your local gourmet store you can make your own honey baked ham at home and save a fortune! Here's how...

Ingredients:

• 1 fully cooked ham
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 2-3 Tbs. honey

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Score top of ham with sharp knife, in a crisscross pattern. Cuts should be about a 1/2-inch deep.

Place ham on a rack in a shallow baking pan (or just straight in the pan if you don't have a rack yet) and cook for about 20 minutes per pound.

In a separate bowl, mix sugar and honey into a paste and brush on the top and sides of ham during the last hour of baking, repeating every 20 minutes.

Served warm or cold your guests won't be disappointed!

Note: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you have a lot of ham leftover you might want to freeze several large slices in a freezer bag or container (I like to put up at least one serving large enough to feed our family a nice dinner). Just be sure to add a spoonful of the ham juices to the freezer bag and it will help them stay moist when reheating.

About The Author: Copyright © 2004 by Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones is a frugal mom of 4 and the Publishing Editor for Living a Better Life, The Money-Saving Tips Ezine. Please visit her at http://www.BetterBudgeting.com for more great recipes and tips on saving money, and don't forget to sign up for a free subscription!