Ham Rolls with Grapes and Tomato Cream Sauce

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   Preheat the oven to 400.

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   Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the shallots.

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   Cook briefly, then add the tomatoes.

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   Cook about 10 min., stirring occasionally.

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   Add 4 tbsp of the wine and cook about 3 min.

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   Stir in the cream.

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   Simmer about 15 min.

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   Butter a oval baking dish (a dish measuring about 9 x 12 x 2 in.

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   is ideal).

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    Roll up the ham slices into cigarette shapes not quite 1-in.

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    in diameter.

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    Arrange the rolls close together in the dish, side by side in a neat row.

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    Melt the remaining butter and brush over the ham rolls.

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    Set aside.

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    Put the sauce through a fine strainer.

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    Return to the saucepan and cook about 5 min.

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    longer.

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    Meanwhile, place the grapes in a small skillet with the remaining wine.

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    Bring to a boil and cook, shaking the skillet, about 3 min.

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    Do not over cook or the grapes will become mushy.

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    They must retain a nice texture and shape.

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    Add the sauce and bring to a boil, stirring.

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    Place the ham in the oven and bake about 5 min., just to heat through.

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    Pour the grapes and the sauce over the ham.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.