Hi, iris_gal - confession; hamballs are DH's family tradition, but the tradition didn't come with a recipe. I found a hamball recipe that he says is right on, but I couldn't find a cherry sauce recipe. He has declared canned cherry pie filling works, so that's what we use. If you find a better option, please let *ME* know! :)

Kathy

Thanks Kathy,

I tried a sweet cherry recipe this week ~~ doubt it's good for ham balls. Mine are made with sauerkraut so the pie filling sounds like a good starting point.

Would this Cherry Ham Glaze work for what you are making?

Cherry Ham Glaze
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Submitted By: DTINUSA
Photo By: Bev511
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 12

"This cherry ham glaze give any ham a delicious, sweet, and slightly tart taste. I glazed a ham for Thanksgiving with this, and my company couldn't get enough of it. I was out of ham by the next day!"
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:
1. Stir together water, vinegar, corn syrup, preserves, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes

Here is a link that might be useful: Cherry Ham Glaze

High reviews. Thank yoy Caliloo. Maybe my new sweet cherry sauce will work in lieu of preserves.

Thanks, caliloo, that might be a nice, homemade choice. It's too late for this year, but we may just try that next year!

Kathy