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In 2-quart saucepan, stir together preserves, brandy, vinegar, 3 tablespoons mustard, the syrup and pepper; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly reduced. Cover and refrigerate half of cherry mixture until serving time. Brush ham with half of the remaining cherry mixture.