Best 8 Apricot Ham Balls Recipes

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Apricot ham balls are a delightful appetizer or main course that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricot preserves with the savory richness of ham. These bite-sized morsels are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you are looking for a simple snack, a festive holiday dish, or a unique party platter, apricot ham balls are sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT HAM BALLS



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My family requests these ham balls for our annual Christmas Eve open house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups apricot nectar, divided
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk eggs with 3/4 cup nectar. Stir in bread crumbs and onion. Add ham and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients and remaining nectar. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, until meat is no longer pink, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

APRICOT-GLAZED HAM BALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Caryl

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
1 18 ounce jar apricot preserves
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • 1. For meatballs, in a large bowl combine egg, graham cracker crumbs, the 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, dry mustard, and salt. Add ground ham, ground pork, and snipped apricots; mix well. Shape into 30 meatballs. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan arrange meatballs in a single layer. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Drain well. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker place cooked meatballs. 2. For sauce, in a small bowl combine apricot preserves, the 1/3 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, and ginger. Pour sauce over meatballs. 3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 4. Serve immediately or keep covered on low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. Gently stir just before serving. Serve with toothpicks. Makes 30 meatballs. Nutrition facts: Servings Per Recipe 30, Calories 86, Protein (gm) 3, Carbohydrate (gm) 15, Fat, total (gm) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 15, Saturated fat (gm) 1, Monosaturated fat (gm) 1, Sugar, total (gm) 10, Vitamin A (IU) 146, Vitamin C (mg) 2, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Folate (µg) 8, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, Sodium (mg) 151, Calcium (DV %) 10, Iron (DV %) 0, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

APRICOT PINEAPPLE HAM



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Tired of mixing up messy glazes to put on ham, I tried this simple recipe a few years ago. Young and old alike complimented me on the lovely, sweet and juicy ham - and I've prepared it this way ever since. -Cathy Neve, Yakima, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 10-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds)
1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice
1 jar (10 ounces) pineapple preserves
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot preserves
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced pineapple, drained
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Score the surface, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Pour pineapple juice over ham. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours., Uncover; brush ham with preserves. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on ham, securing with wooden toothpicks. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and then ham is heated through. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

APRICOT BALLS



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Apricot balls made with dried apricots, condensed milk, coconut and brown sugar

Provided by Diane Bell

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound dried apricots
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup flaked coconut
½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup flaked coconut for rolling

Steps:

  • Mince apricots in a food processor. Place in a bowl and toss with brown sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and condensed milk. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 29.5 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

APRICOT BROWN SUGAR HAM



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This succulent ham is a family favorite that I've adapted for my own tastes. This makes an amazing Easter dinner ham that complements many side dishes.

Provided by ROZ21

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 pound) fully-cooked spiral cut ham
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup apricot jam
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Place the ham cut side down onto a sheet of aluminum foil. I like to put the shiny side up. Mix together the brown sugar, apricot jam and mustard powder in a small bowl. Brush onto the ham using a pastry or barbeque brush. Reserve any leftover glaze. Enclose the foil around the ham and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast for 2 hours in the preheated oven, or if your ham is a different size, figure 14 minutes per pound. Apply the remaining glaze 20 minutes before the ham is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 169.6 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Protein 56.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 3895.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CLASSIC PINEAPPLE-APRICOT GLAZED HAM



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A gorgeous glazed ham calls for a celebration, but it can be a bit daunting to make one. It doesn't have to be that way. As long as you buy the right ham (that's what your butcher is for, friends!), it's a snap to put together a flavorful, fragrant glaze -- and that's really all you need to make this showstopper of a roast.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 9- to 10-pound bone-in fully-smoked ham (butt or shank half)
2 tablespoons whole cloves
Zest and juice of 2 limes
8 thin slices fresh ginger
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • For the ham: Remove the ham from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Trim off any skin from the ham. Use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat. Insert the cloves into the ham, placing them at the intersections of the cuts (you may have some cloves left over).
  • Put the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1/4 inch water into the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours and 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound).
  • Meanwhile make the glaze: Squeeze the lime juice into a small saucepan. Add the ginger and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain, then stir in the lime zest, apricot preserves and Dijon.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Pour half the pineapple glaze over the ham and brush to coat. If the water in the bottom of the pan has evaporated, add more. Return the ham to the oven and roast, basting every 10 minutes with the remaining glaze, until glossy and well browned, about 45 minutes more.
  • Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving. Carve the ham into slices and serve.

AMAZING APRICOT BALLS



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These apricot balls are delicious and so easy to make, just process and roll into small balls, warning, you better make lots they are very addictive lol!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 15-18 balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
additional coconut or finely chopped pecans, for rolling

Steps:

  • In a food processor chop apricots and coconut until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; process until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a dish; refrigerate until firm (about 30-45 minutes).
  • Place wax paper on a baking sheet; set aside.
  • Place additional coconut or finely chopped pecans in a shallow bowl.
  • Shape apricot mixture into balls (about 1-inch in diameter).
  • Roll in coconut; place on wax paper.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

YUMMY APRICOT BALLS



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A friend of mine gave me this recipe, I don't know where she got it from, but they are so yummy. They can be eaten straight from the freezer.

Provided by Aussie mum 2_2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 30-40 approx

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (400 g) can condensed milk
1 cup desiccated coconut
250 g Marie biscuits, crushed
3 tablespoons brandy
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
3/4 cup pecan nuts, chopped (optional)
coconut, for rolling balls in

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients.
  • roll into small balls.
  • then roll into coconut.
  • refrigerate.
  • can be frozen.
  • Enjoy :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 25.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • For a sweeter glaze, use apricot preserves instead of apricot jam.
  • To make the glaze thicker, simmer it for a few minutes until it reduces slightly.
  • If you don't have dried apricots, you can use 1/2 cup of chopped fresh apricots.
  • To make the ham balls ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the ham balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the ham balls in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the ham balls with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Apricot ham balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or any other occasion. With their sweet and savory flavor, apricot ham balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give apricot ham balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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