Stuffed Rolled Hamloaf

Directions

1. 1
   In large mixing bowl, blend ground ham, ground pork, crackers, egg, milk, salt, thyme and pepper.
2. 2
   Mix until well blended.
3. 3
   Moisten a piece of wax paper 18-inches long; pat meat mixture to make a 9x12-inch rectangle.
4. 4
   Spread onion over top of meat evenly.
5. 5
   Coarsely chop the drained apricots and sprinkle over onions.
6. 6
   Sprinkle parsley over all.
7. 7
   Roll as for a jelly roll, starting with a 9-inch side.
8. 8
   Lift up the waxed paper to start meat rolling; place meat roll in a lightly greased 9x5-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, boil juice down from canned apricots to measure 1/4 cup.
11. 11
    Brush meat loaf halfway through baking with this juice.
12. 12
    Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.