Aloha Ham Bites

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine apricots, pineapple juice, vinegar, honey and warm-pepper sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 min. Pour into a blender or possibly food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process till pureed. Pour puree into a small bowl; set aside. Pour coconut into a pie plate; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ham, peanuts and mustard. Shape into 1/2- to 3/4-inch balls. Dip balls into apricot sauce, then roll in coconut. Arrange on platter or possibly serving plate. Chill at lest 2 hrs to refrigeratethoroughly; serve cool.
2. To make head: Arrange in a single layer in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Chill up to 24 hrs. Serve as directed above.
3. Makes 35 to 45 appetizers.