Baked Ham in Champagne

1 (9 - 10 pound) boneless ham
1 pound light brown sugar, divided
2 bottles extra-dry champagne, divided
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
Pineapple slices
Sliced apples

Score ham and place on rack in baking pan. Cover top with 1 cup brown sugar and pour 1 bottle champagne over the top. Bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours.

Combine remaining bottle champagne, remaining brown sugar, honey, ginger and mustard and bring to a rolling boil in saucepan. Lower heat and simmer while basting ham every 15 minutes. Garnish with pineapple and apples, if desired.

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