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Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs

Fresh fall apple cider makes a delicious sweet and savory glaze on these Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs! They're a highly addicting appetizer or delicious weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 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
  • sliced green onions for garnish optional
Bourbon Apple Cider Glaze
  • 1 cup apple cider not spiced cider
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 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 together with 1 teaspoon of water until dissolved

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the egg, apple cider, panko, dijon, grated apple, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
  3. Add in the ground turkey and combine everything together with your hands being careful not to overwork the meat.
  4. Scoop out approximately 2 teaspoons of the meat mixture and roll into a ball, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs are baking prepare the bourbon apple cider glaze.
Bourbon Apple Cider Glaze
  1. In a medium sized saucepan whisk together the apple cider, soy sauce, maple syrup, bourbon, ginger and cinnamon.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil then slowly pour in the cornstarch/water slurry whisking the entire time.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and whisk the glaze until it's thickened.
  4. Add the baked turkey meatballs to the glaze, lower the heat to medium-low and let them simmer for several minutes.
  5. Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or for dinner topped with the sliced green onions.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% 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.