Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs
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Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Description
The recipe uses lean ground turkey combined with grated apple and panko for moisture and texture, while Dijon mustard and spices season the mixture. After shaping into small balls and baking at 425°F, the meatballs develop a lightly browned exterior and tender interior.
The accompanying glaze is prepared by boiling apple cider with soy sauce, maple syrup, bourbon, and warming spices, then thickened with a cornstarch slurry. The cooked meatballs are coated in this glossy, flavorful glaze, enhancing their moisture and adding a sweet and tangy dimension complemented by the slight heat of ground ginger and cinnamon.
These glazed turkey meatballs work well as an appetizer or main, served alongside green onions for garnish. The balance of apple and bourbon gives the dish seasonal character and a rich taste without heaviness.
Ingredients
Turkey Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 egg lightly whisked
- 1 apple grated
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup panko
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- green onion optional, sliced for garnish
Bourbon Apple Cider Glaze
- 1 cup apple cider not spiced cider
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon optional but recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch whisked with 1 teaspoon water until dissolved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix together the egg, apple cider, panko, dijon, grated apple, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
- Add in the ground turkey and combine everything together with your hands being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Scoop out approximately 2 teaspoons of the meat mixture and roll into a ball, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking prepare the bourbon apple cider glaze.
Bourbon Apple Cider Glaze
- In a medium sized saucepan whisk together the apple cider, soy sauce, maple syrup, bourbon, ginger and cinnamon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then slowly pour in the cornstarch/water slurry whisking the entire time.
- Lower the heat to medium and whisk the glaze until it's thickened.
- Add the baked turkey meatballs to the glaze, lower the heat to medium-low and let them simmer for several minutes.
- Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or for dinner topped with the sliced green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 931mg | 39% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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