1 boneless ham (about3-4lb)---1 cup real maple syrup

1 8oz. can pineapple slices-drained;reserve syrup

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons of honey---2 tablespoons butter

Preheat the oven to 350dgsF. Prick the ham with a fork. Secure the pineapple slices on the ham with wooden toothpicks. Press the whole cloves into the ham. Place the ham in a medium sized baking pan. Add 2 cups of water. Combine the syrup,sugar, honey, butter, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan. Stir over a low flame until warm. Pour half the juice over the top of the ham. Roast uncovered 1 1/2 hours. Baste frequently with the remaining maple mixture. Drain the drippings from the pan. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. Serve as a sauce.

Magical attributes: Kinship, celebration, sweet things in life,family unity. Celebrations:Yule, Thanksgiving, Maple syrup festival,Festival of brightness,Riding the Marches, St. Stephen Festival. Hopi Winter ceremony.

From Kitchen Witch's Cookbook by Patricia Telesco