Apricot-glazed Ham Kebobs with Rice

==Description==
Makes 6 servings, 2 kebobs each
==Ingredients==
* 1 x 8-ounce can sliced pineapple (drain; reserve juice)
* ⅔ cup apricot preserves
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
* ⅛ teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* ½ cup chicken broth
* 1½ pounds fully cooked ham, cut in 48 cubes (1¼ inches each)
* 3 medium pears, cut into eighths
* 2 green peppers, cut into 48 squares (1 inch each)
* 3 cups hot cooked rice 
==Directions==
# Quarter 3 pineapple slices; set aside.
# Use remaining slice another time.
# Combine pineapple juice, preserves, lemon juice, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and salt in 2-quart saucepan.
# Bring to a boil.
# Dissolve cornstarch into chicken broth; add to mixture.
# Cook, stirring frequently, until clear and thickened.
# Using 12 skewers*, alternately thread 4 pieces each of ham and peppers, 2 pieces of pears and 1 piece of pineapple on each.
# Brush kebobs with sauce.
# Broil 5 inches from heat 10 or 15 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with sauce.
# Serve over fluffy rice.
# Pass remaining sauce.
Category:Apricot preserves and jam Recipes
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Category:Ham Recipes
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Category:Pear Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
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