Lamb Chops with Minted Fruits

8 lamb rib or loin chops, 1 inch thick
4 slices process Swiss cheese
4 thin onion slices
Minted Fruits:
1/3 cup mint flavored apple jelly
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 ounce can pear halves, drained and quartered
13 1/2 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained

Preparation Instructions:

Set oven control at broil and/or 550 degrees. Broil chops 3 inches from heat about 7 minutes or until brown. Cut cheese to fit chops; set aside.

Turn chops; broil 5 to 7 minutes longer. Place onion and cheese slice on each chop; broil 2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt. Serve with Minted Fruits. 4 servings.

Minted Fruits: In small saucepan, cook and stir jelly, butter and lemon juice until jelly is melted. Stir in pears and pineapple; heat through. Serve hot in small individual dishes.

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