Tahitian Ham and Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups slivered cooked ham
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 x 17-ounce can fruit cocktail (drain; reserve syrup)
 * 1½ cups chicken broth, divided
 * ⅓ cup apricot preserves
 * 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
 * ½ teaspoon ground ginger
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 * ¼ cup sherry
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 * 1 green pepper, cut into ¾-inch squares
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Cook ham in butter in wok or large skillet until lightly browned.
 * 2) Stir in fruit syrup, 1 cup chicken broth, preserves, mustard, ginger, pepper and soy sauce.
 * 3) Cook over low heat about 5 minutes.
 * 4) Blend remaining ½ cup broth and wine with cornstarch.
 * 5) Stir into ham mixture.
 * 6) Add fruit and green pepper.
 * 7) Cook 5 minutes.
 * 8) Serve over beds of fluffy rice.