Apricot-Glazed Ham And Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 fully cooked smoked ham (center slice, 3/4-inch thick, about 1 1/4 lb.)
1/2 c. apricot preserves
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 (17 oz.) cans whole yams
2 green onions
1/4 c. pecans
sliced cranberries (for garnish)

Preparation

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot margarine or butter, cook ham steak until browned on both sides.
In a small bowl, mix apricot preserves, lemon juice and cloves.
Spoon over ham steak.
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
Drain yams and cut into large chunks.
Cut green onions diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
Add yams and green onions to skillet, turning to coat with preserve mixture.
Cover and cook 10 minutes or until heated through.
Arrange ham and vegetables on platter.
Sprinkle with pecans.
Garnish with sliced cranberries.
Makes 4 servings.