Each bite of tender, savory ham pairs deliciously with a bittersweet sauce made from fig and black tea preserves.

Ham with Fig and Black Tea Sauce

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place rack in shallow roasting pan. Place ham on rack; reserve glaze packet for another use. Let ham stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, for sauce, combine pomegranate juice, preserves and mustard in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir for 7 to 8 minutes or until sauce coats the back of the spoon.

Cover ham tightly with foil. Bake for 2 hours to 2 hours 50 minutes or until ham reaches 140 degrees, uncovering ham and brushing with 1/2 cup sauce during the last 20 minutes of baking.

Transfer ham to a serving platter. Loosely cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Brush with 1/4 cup sauce before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme. Serve with remaining sauce.