Best 7 Apple Spice Meatballs Recipes

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For those looking to tantalize their taste buds with a delectable dish, look no further than apple spice meatballs. This culinary creation fuses the sweet and savory flavors of apples with the hearty richness of meatballs, creating a symphony of flavors that will surely impress. From family gatherings to potlucks, apple spice meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course, offering a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spice. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover how to craft these delectable meatballs that will become a staple in your recipe book.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

APPLE MEATBALLS



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Since first taking these meatballs to various social events a few years ago, I've shared the recipe many times. Sweet apple jelly provides a nice contrast to the tangy barbecue sauce. - Kay Townsend, Obion, Tennessee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 72 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup crushed seasoned stuffing
1 envelope onion soup mix
2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
SAUCE:
2 bottles (18 ounces each) barbecue sauce
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown the meatballs; drain. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY APPLE GLAZED MEATBALLS



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This one's from Better Homes and Gardens. Delicious spicy and a little sweet Chinese influence and flavor. Took these to a Memorial Day's party and had no leftovers.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Meatballs

Time 30m

Yield 28 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 slices white bread
1 lb ground chuck
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Tear bread slices into bite sized pieces and add to bowl. Stir to coat and let sit 10 minutes. Add ground chuck, garlic, pepper, salt, and cayenne. Make meatballs (I came out with 28).
  • Place on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cook at 325 F for about 10 minutes. Turn once. Cook an additional 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine every other ingredient except green onions. Add to a pan and cook until thickened stirring constantly. Pour over meatballs. Add chopped green onions.
  • The original recipe called for frying the meatballs, but I like baking them instead and draining off the grease. Use whichever method you prefer.

SPICY ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 70 to 80 small meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
2 whole eggs
Splash of milk
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
Two 28-ounce cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crushed red pepper, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ricotta, parsley, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, eggs, milk and black pepper in a bowl. Mash with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form into small balls and place on a baking sheet. Set in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until nice and deep golden, then move them to a plate.
  • For the sauce: Into the same skillet, add the garlic and onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, parsley, tomato paste, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer another 15 minutes. Keep warm until serving.
  • Transfer to a chafing dish and serve with frilly toothpicks.

APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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This was my mother's standard dinner recipe for guests. These meatballs are juicy and packed with flavor! They go great with scalloped potatoes as a side dish.

Provided by THERICKA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine applesauce, egg, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper, with ground beef; mix until well blended. (This is best done by hand.) Form mixture into medium-sized meatballs, and roll in flour.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high or high heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, partially cook the carrots and onions over medium high heat. Add tomato juice, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over meatballs.
  • Cook, covered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until carrots are tender and meatballs are cooked through. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes before removing from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 103.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1085.6 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

EASY SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS



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I had these at a graduation party and they were wonderful. I was shocked when they told me the ingredients. I've made them ever since and they always go like hot cakes! Either hand roll meatballs using your favorite meatball recipe or purchase frozen prepared meatballs. If you use frozen, allow for more simmering time.

Provided by Jeniflower

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 (12 ounce) jars taco sauce
2 cups grape jelly
30 prepared meatballs

Steps:

  • Pour taco sauce and grape jelly into slow cooker; whisk to integrate jelly into sauce.
  • Gently drop meatballs into the sauce.
  • Cook on Low until sauce is warm and meatballs are tender and flavorful, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

EASY APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS



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I took this from a community cookbook. It sounds like a strange combination that I look forward to trying.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed
3 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
2/3 cup applesauce, thick style
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients and shape into balls.
  • Put meatballs into a shallow pan.
  • Combine the tomato soup and water and pour over the meatballs.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 1526.5, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 35.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh ground pork and beef. This will give your meatballs the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the meat mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Season the meat mixture well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Apple sauce, cranberry sauce, or a sweet and sour sauce are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Apple spice meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or potluck, and they're also great for a weeknight meal. With their sweet and savory flavor, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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