BAKED HAM

Put a medium-sized ham in a pot and cover with sweet cider. Let it simmer gently for three and one-half hours. Skim frequently to remove the grease as it rises. When tender take out and remove the rind; cut the fat on top into diamonds and in each diamond stick a clove; then rub over the top of the ham one-half of a cupful of maple syrup, place in the oven and bake slowly for forty-five minutes.