Apple Maple Turkey Meatballs
Delight in tender turkey meatballs glazed with a sweet and tangy apple maple sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 lb ground lean turkey
- 1 medium apple apple (about 160 grams, cored and grated)
- 1 egg egg
- 0.5 tbsp salt
- 0.5 tbsp garlic and onion powder (each)
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.67 tbsp dried or fresh thyme
- 2-3 tbsp uncooked instant polenta
- 2-3 tbsp oil (for frying)
- 600 ml apple cider (preferably tart)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Garnish
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk egg with herbs and spices until combined.
- Mix ground turkey, grated apple, polenta, and egg mixture; shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Fry meatballs in oil over medium-high heat until seared, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Simmer apple cider and maple syrup until thickened, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the glaze, cook covered for 12-15 minutes until glazed and cooked through. Serve with optional garnish.
Notes
Use water on hands to shape sticky mixture; add extra polenta if needed.