Best 4 Apple And Turkey Meatballs Recipes

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**Apple and Turkey Meatballs: A Unique Twist on Comfort Food**

Delight your taste buds with a tantalizing culinary creation that blends the classic comfort of meatballs with a unique twist of apples and turkey. This recipe collection presents a savory adventure that will redefine your perception of meatballs. Discover the perfect harmony of flavors as juicy turkey and crisp apples unite in a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you prefer the classic baked meatballs or the tantalizing air fryer version, this article has you covered. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY-APPLE SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 (about 36 small meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the meatballs:
3 cups packed torn pumpernickel bread
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 small shallots, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 large egg
Cooking spray
For the gravy:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Mashed potatoes, for serving (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley and/or chives, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Add the milk and Worcestershire sauce and pulse to make a paste; set aside.
  • Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add the shallots and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, garlic, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook until the apple is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the breadcrumb mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely.
  • Add the turkey and egg to the bowl and beat with a mixer on lowspeed until well combined, about 4 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Dampen your hands and form the meat mixture into 36 balls (about1 inch each). Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the gravy: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to make a smooth paste, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add the Worcestershire sauce. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer until firm and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes and top with parsley and/or chives.

APPLE TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Meatballs are always popular and this puts a fall twist on them. They're unique because apples and Dijon mustard are added to the ground turkey. After being baked, the meatballs remain nice and moist. Then they're coated with a light balsamic glaze that gives the turkey meatballs an amazing sweet and tangy flavor, These make a...

Provided by Susie Price

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEATBALLS
1 c Panko bread crumbs
1/4 c Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 apples, Granny Smith or Fuji, diced small
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 c onion, sauteed
SAUCE
1 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c maple syrup
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Dice onion and apple.
  • 2. Sauté onion in a small amount of oil till semi-transparent.
  • 3. In a large bowl, mix the onions and diced apple with the remaining meatball ingredients.
  • 4. Form into meatballs using an ice cream scoop with swing lever (makes the perfect size). Place meatballs about 1 inch apart on a large oiled baking pan or cookie sheet.
  • 5. Cook in a 350 F oven for 20-30 min, checking often not to overcook as these will go into the skillet with the sauce for about 5-8 more minutes of cooking.
  • 6. Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • 7. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Look out! the vinegar is pungent!
  • 8. Place meatballs into large skillet.
  • 9. Add sauce.
  • 10. Cook over low heat for 5-8 min. Stir only enough to coat the meatballs or they will want to fall apart. Can just skip this step and use it as a dipping sauce... but they are so good like this!

APPLE AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Apple and Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TeamZZZ

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 30m

Yield 3 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons thyme
flour, for coating
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350.
  • Mix turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, apple, egg and thyme.
  • Coat hands with flour and form 24 meatballs. roll meatballs in flour.
  • Heat oil in pan and saute meatballs until golden brown, bout 10 minutes.
  • Place meatballs in casserole dish and cook for 15 minutes.

APPLE AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 lb. ground turkey
1-1/2 cups finely chopped Red Delicious apples
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 lb. spinach linguine, uncooked
1 jar (12 oz.) HEINZ HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix turkey, apples, cheese and tomatoes just until blended; shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs.
  • Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until done (165ºF). Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. About 5 min. before meatballs are done, cook gravy in saucepan on medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta. Serve topped with meatballs and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples. Granny Smith apples are a good choice for this recipe because they hold their shape well when cooked. You can also use other tart apples, such as Braeburn or Honeycrisp.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. Turkey meatballs can dry out easily, so it's important to cook them just until they are cooked through. You can check the meatballs by inserting a meat thermometer into the center. The meatballs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Apple and turkey meatballs are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try.

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