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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 Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Chicken + Poultry
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, meatballs, turkey meatballs
Servings: 5 servings

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

  • 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

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 931mg | Sugar: 15g