Apricot Ham Balls Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350���F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine ground ham, breadcrumbs, apricot preserves, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 3.Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• STEP 4.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the ham balls are cooked through.
• STEP 5.In a small saucepan, heat apricot preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, and mustard until well combined and heated through.
• STEP 6.Brush the glaze over the ham balls and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
• STEP 7.Serve the apricot ham balls warm as an appetizer or snack.

Cooking Tips

• You can use leftover ham or deli ham for this recipe.
• If the mixture is too sticky, you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes before shaping into balls.
• Make sure to brush the glaze on the ham balls during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover apricot ham balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the ham balls in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the ham balls as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish with a side of vegetables or rice.