APPLE SPICE MEATBALLS

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I love this recipe because it is so full of wonderful flavors. A little spicy and a little sweet, these fabulous meatballs score huge at tailgate parties or holiday buffets. -Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 dozen plus leftovers.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Gently stir in 6 dozen cooked meatballs and heat through. Save the remaining meatballs for Hungarian Pepper Soup with Romano Crisps or save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Sebastian Bell
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit with my family. They're moist, flavorful, and the apple and spice combination is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tariq Safi
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I used ground chicken instead of beef, and they were still very moist and flavorful. I served them with a cranberry sauce, and they were a perfect holiday dish.


Shoaib rajpoot
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were moist and flavorful, and the apple and spice combination was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Zap Ahmad
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These meatballs were good, but not great. I found them to be a bit dry, and the flavor was a bit bland. I think they would be better with a more flavorful sauce.


lacy chapman
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The apple and spice combination is unique and delicious, and the meatballs are always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zahid Haidar
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still very moist and flavorful. I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy, and they were a perfect comfort food meal.


Hasnan razi
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I made these meatballs last night and they were a hit with my family! The combination of apples and spices was perfect, and the meatballs were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.