Apricot-glazed Ham Kebobs with Rice Recipe from USA

Ingredients

• 1 x 8 oz (227 g) can sliced pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
• 2/3 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp prepared mustard
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 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 cups hot cooked rice