Ham with Raspberry Sauce
2 Tbsp. minced shallots
2 Tbsp. unsalted sweet butter
1 1/2 lb. fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/2 c. Gewurztraminer wine
1 piece cinnamon stick (2 inches)
6 each allspice and juniper berries
1/4 lb. cold unsalted sweet butter, cut into tablespoons
1/2 c. Creme Fraiche
1 Tbsp. unsalted sweet butter, softened
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. framboise
fresh whole raspberries
Saute shallows in 2 tablespoons butter for 2 minutes. Add ham; saute until
golden, about 2 minutes each side. Remove ham; keep warm. Add wine, berries,
cinnamon stick to pan. Cook until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 6
minutes). Strain liquids and return to pan. Whisk in cold butter, 1 tablespoon
at a time. Whisk until smooth, slightly thickened. Whisk in Creme Fraiche. Mix 1
tablespoon softened butter and flour. Whisk into sauce. Cook, whisking
constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles for 2 minutes. Whisk in framboise.
Arrange ham slices on plates and spoon sauce over ham. Top with raspberries.