Ham with Apricots Recipe

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"A very good friend made this special main dish when I visited for dinner," writes Nancy King of Greenfield, Indiana. "I really like the spiced fruit glaze."

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Ham with Apricots Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves
1 ham slice (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons vinegar

Directions

Drain apricots, reserving 1 cup syrup; set aside. Cut apricots in half; set aside. Score edges of ham; place in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg; stir in vinegar and reserved syrup until smooth. Pour over ham. Cover and microwave at 70% power for 3-1/2 minutes. Turn ham; arrange apricots on top. Cover and microwave at 70% power for 6-8 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Let stand for 2 minutes. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (4 ounces) equals 225 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 979 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Ham with Apricots in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p51