Ingrédients

1 tbsp.	oil	15 ml
1 tbsp.	butter	15 ml
1	onion, coarsely chopped
2	carrots, coarsely chopped
2	celery sticks, coarsely chopped
2	pears, cut into quarters
1	sprig of fresh thyme or 5 ml (1 tsp.) dried thyme
1	bay leaf
To taste	freshly ground pepper
1 (2.2 lb)	Toupie ham (pressed, boneless ham)	1 (1 kg)
¾ cup	cider	180 ml
½ cup	pear juice	125 ml
½ cup	maple syrup	125 ml

Méthode

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

In an ovenproof pan, heat oil and melt butter. Brown the vegetables and the pears.

Add thyme, bay leaf and pepper.

Place the ham on the vegetables, add the remaining ingredients and cook in the oven for one hour.

Remove the ham and vegetables from the pan. Let the ham sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Reduce liquid until it reaches the consistency of syrup and use it to baste the ham.

Serve with pear wedges and vegetables.

6 Servings
Preparation time:	20 min
Cooking time:	1 hr