Apricot Ham Rolls are both speedy and special: Speedy enough to feed to family; special enough to offer to friends.

Apricot Ham Rolls
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

1 2/3 cups apricot nectar, divided

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup uncooked instant rice

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

8 thin slices fully cooked ham

2 tablespoons maple syrup

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/3 cups apricot nectar, mustard and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 6 to 8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Place about 1/4 cup of rice mixture on each slice of ham. Overlap two opposite corners of ham over rice mixture; secure with a toothpick. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine syrup and remaining nectar; bring to a boil.

Add ham rolls; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through, basting occasionally with the sauce. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving (2 rolls): 240 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 876 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Recipe from: Taste of Home; www.tasteofhome.com