Sunshine Ham Balls

Ham Balls:

• 3/4 lb. ground ham
• 3/4 lb. ground pork
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1/2 cup chopped, cooked dried apricots
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk

Sauce:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup apricot nectar
• 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 5 whole cloves

Directions

Ham Balls:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Let set 10 minutes. Shape into 20 medium sized balls and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Sauce:

In a saucepan heat all ingredients until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour over ham balls and return them to oven for 15 more minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA