Ham with Blueberry Sauce

Ham With Blueberry Sauce

Recipe Ingredients: 1 center slice of ham, cut 1 inch thick (2-lb) 1/3 cup water 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1/3 cup low-sugar apricot jam 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp dry red wine 4 tsp lemon juice 1 cup blueberries

Recipe Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Trim the fat from the edge of the ham slice, if necessary. Place the ham slice on a rack in a shallow baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.

In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch or arrowroot powder and water. Stir in the apricot jam, brown sugar, wine, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until the sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the blueberries and cook 2 ! to 3 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the ham and serve.

Exchanges: Very Lean Meat Exchange -- 4 Fruit Exchange -- 1 Fat Exchange -- 1/2 Calories -- 224 Calories from Fat -- 56 Total Fat -- 6g Saturated Fat -- 2g Cholesterol -- 60mg Sodium -- 1463mg Carbohydrate -- 12g Dietary Fiber -- 1g Sugars -- 9g Protein -- ! 27g

N: Serving size: 3 oz. Juicy, plump blueberries form the basis of this delicious sauce. (This recipe is high in sodium.)

Copyright � 1998 American Diabetes Association

Notes: Serving size: 3 oz. Juicy, plump blueberries form the basis of this delicious sauce. (This recipe is high in sodium.) Servings: 6

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