Apricot-glazed Ham Kebobs with Rice Recipe from USA

Ingredients

• 1 x 8 oz (227 g) can sliced pineapple , drained (reserve juice )
• 0.67 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp prepared mustard
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground cloves
• 0.13 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 lb (680 g) fully cooked ham , cut into 48 cubes (1.25 inch each)
• 3 medium pears , cut into eighths
• 2 green peppers , cut into 48 squares (1 inch each)
• 3 cup hot cooked rice