Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        lean ground beef
     1/2  pound         ground pork
   2                    eggs -- beaten
     1/4  cup           milk
     1/2  cup           fine bread crumbs
     1/4  cup           finely chopped onion
     1/2  cup           minced parsley
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
   1      can           pitted dark cherries -- (1 6 ounce)
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
   2      teaspoons     sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      tablespoon    white vinegar
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice

Preparation:

Mix beef, pork, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place meat balls in a 2 quart baking dish. Microwave at high (1 00%) 6 minutes. Rearrange meat balls. Microwave at high (100%) until meat loses its pink color, 6 to8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap. Place undrained cherries in blender and puree until smooth. Combine cornstarch, sugar, ginger, cloves and cinnamon in a 2 quart casserole, or large bowl. Add pureed cherries, vinegar and lemon juice. Microwave at high (100%) until clear and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring two or three times during cooking. Pour off cooking liquid from meat balls. Pour cherry sauce over meat balls. Cover with wax paper. W Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 3 or 4 minutes. Can be used as appetizers. Makes 8 servings.