Apricot-Barbecued Ham with Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 1 green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch squares
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1½ tablespoons flour
 * 1 12-ounce can apricot nectar
 * 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
 * 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
 * ¼ cup catsup
 * ¼ cup apricot preserves
 * ¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * 12 ounces cooked ham, cut into ¾-inch cubes (2½ cups)
 * 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion, green pepper and celery in butter until tender but not brown.
 * 2) Blend in flour.
 * 3) Add apricot nectar, mustard, vinegar, catsup, preserves and pepper.
 * 4) Cook, stirring, until thick and smooth.
 * 5) Add ham and simmer 5 minutes to heat through.
 * 6) Serve over fluffy rice.