Best 11 Apple Spiced Meatloaf Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Apple-Spiced Meatloaf, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the savory goodness of ground beef with the sweet and tangy notes of apples and spices. This extraordinary dish is not just a meatloaf; it's an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

But that's not all! This comprehensive article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes that will transform your kitchen into a haven of culinary delights. From the classic comfort of Grandma's Meatloaf to the innovative Turkey Meatloaf with Spinach and Feta, each recipe promises a unique taste experience.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create a feast that will leave your family and friends begging for seconds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE MEATLOAF



Apple Meatloaf image

This is our favorite meatloaf, its fast and easy to make and the leftovers are great in sandwiches or rolled up in soft tacos with cheese tomato and lettuce.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Apple

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 cups apples, peeled and cored, finely chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter until soft.
  • Combine all ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
  • Form into loaf and place in 10- x 14-inch baking pan (or pack into large, greased loaf pan).
  • Bake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.3, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 183.3, Sodium 954.7, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 31.9

MOIST APPLESAUCE MEATLOAF



Moist Applesauce Meatloaf image

This savory meatloaf recipe is made with a secret ingredient: applesauce! The unsweetened applesauce adds moisture and subtle flavor.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork (90/10)
1/2 cup minced onion
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1 cup breadcrumbs (fine, plain, unseasoned)
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 4 tablespoons ketchup or barbecue sauce, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the 2 kinds of ground meat with the chopped onion, egg, applesauce, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Pat the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • If using the optional topping, take the meatloaf out of the oven about 10 to 15 minutes before it's done. Carefully pour off excess grease and spread the 4 tablespoons of ketchup or barbecue sauce over the top. Return the loaf to the oven and continue baking until it's done.
  • The minimum safe temperature for ground beef and ground pork is 160 F (71.1 C). If in doubt, check the temperature by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the center of the loaf.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes and then remove it to a platter. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 654 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

APPLE SPICED MEATLOAF



Apple Spiced Meatloaf image

Lower calorie, moist and flavorful! Applesauce with chopped onion, adds flavor and moistness to an easy meatloaf recipe that topped with a brown sugar mustard glaze.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Apple

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh sage leaves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
3/4 cup applesauce
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons apple liqueur
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook onion and garlic in microwave for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  • Combine onion and garlic with sage, parsley and bread crumbs, 3/4 cup applesauce, egg, cinnamon, cardamom, salt and pepper in large bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in beef and pork and mix gently just until combined.
  • Shape mixture into loaf and place in a 1 quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make Apple Glaze. Combine 1 cup applesauce, apple liquour, mustard and brown sugar in small saucepan. Heat and stir until well blended.
  • After the meatloaf has been in the oven for 1/2 hour, spoon some of the apple glaze over and continue baking. Baste with the glaze every 20 minutes until internal temperature registers 160 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and let meatloaf sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.5, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 632, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 20.4

APPLESAUCE MEATLOAF



Applesauce Meatloaf image

I was given this recipe by my matron of honor more than 25 years ago. It is a family favorite. It is quite different from the usual meatloaf, sweet enough that the kids love it, but the Dijon mustard cuts the sweetness so adults will enjoy it as well.

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
4 ounces cans applesauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Combine meatloaf ingredients and shape into a round loaf in a 8 or 9" baking pan.
  • Make a depression in the middle of the loaf.
  • Combine filling ingredients& pour into depression in loaf.
  • Bake at 350 for one hour.
  • If necessary, pour off grease before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 215.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 23.8

TANGY APPLE CHICKEN LOAF



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A twist on traditional meatloaf, this dish is sweet and savory with a tangy glaze.

Provided by Tonia D Zwicker

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons butter
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 carrot, grated
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 egg
⅓ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup applesauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the celery and onion with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in the carrot, and cook for 5 more minutes; stir in the apple, and remove the mixture from the heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, lightly mix together the ground chicken, egg, 1/3 cup of applesauce, milk, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix in the cooked vegetable-apple mixture. Form the mixture into a loaf, and place into the center of a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of applesauce, the Dijon mustard, and honey into a smooth mixture, and spread the glaze over the top and sides of the meat loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until the internal temperature of the loaf is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 30 more minutes. Allow the loaf to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 498.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CLASSIC SPICY MEATLOAF



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This is my family's favorite meatloaf recipe. Onion may be substituted for green onions (scallions).

Provided by Angela Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped green onions
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅔ cup ketchup, divided
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds ground beef
¾ pound spicy ground pork sausage
1 cup bread crumbs
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green onions, carrot, celery, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cover skillet with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture; cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Mix ground beef, sausage, vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, and eggs in a large bowl; form into a loaf and place in a rectangular baking pan with 2-inch high sides. Cover loaf with remaining 1/3 cup ketchup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1691.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CINDY WALLACE'S GLAZED APPLE MEATLOAF



Cindy Wallace's Glazed Apple Meatloaf image

This has more spices than other recipes posted on zaar and a yummy glaze. The horseradish really adds a lovely zing to the meatloaf. Simple and easy.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs ground sirloin
1 3/4 cups toasted bread, rough chopped (as for stuffing)
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped
1 1/2 cups granny smith apples, finely chopped
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
3 tablespoons creamed horseradish
1 onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 (16 ounce) can frozen condensed apple juice
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
1/2 cup ketchup
2 -3 teaspoons asian five-spice powder

Steps:

  • With wooden spoon, mix all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Shape into loaf; place on half baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours or until cooked through. Top with "stripe" of glaze prior to service.
  • Note:.
  • This meatloaf is also fun baked in muffin tins for a little visual twist.
  • Glaze:.
  • Approximately 15 minutes before meatloaf is cooked through, prepare glaze by combining liquids in saucepot. Reduce to glaze consistency. Add five-spice powder. Cook a few minutes more.

APPLESAUCE MEATLOAF



Applesauce Meatloaf image

This is a very moist meatloaf. I love meatloaf and this is one I make often in my house. Give it a try, you will like it.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons chopped onions
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Form into a loaf.
  • Make indention in meatloaf and pour topping into it.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Mix topping together and pout onto meat loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.9, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 264.2, Sodium 1752.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12, Protein 50.3

APPLE MEATLOAF



Apple Meatloaf image

From Kosher Tasty Meals, Kadimah Toras-Moshe Cookbook. It's different from the other apple meatloaf recipes posted. This has ground beef, onion, apple, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, egg, and bread crumbs. Yet to try it.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 cup apple, finely diced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 apple, with skin on, cored, cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, diced apple, soy sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste in a bowl,.
  • Form meat mixture into a loaf and place on a baking pan.
  • Insert the 8 apple wedges into the top of the meatloaf.
  • Combine the honey and ketchup and drizzle it over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven or 1 hour.

CINNAMON SPICED APPLES



Cinnamon Spiced Apples image

If you're feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of my cinnamon spiced apples. They're homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly. -Amie Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into eighths
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Place apples in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; add sugar mixture and toss to coat. Top with butter. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until apples are tender, stirring halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APPLE MEATLOAF



Apple Meatloaf image

Make and share this Apple Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Apple

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean ground beef
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • 1 or 2 slices of Bread
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine all ingredients except bread.
  • Soak bread in cold water, squeeze out moisture, shred, and add.
  • Place in loaf pan and bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Or...form into patties, roll in bread crumbs and pan fry, or broil.

Tips:

- For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. - For a sweeter meatloaf, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the meat mixture. - To make the meatloaf more moist, add 1/2 cup of grated carrot or zucchini to the meat mixture. - If you prefer a crispy crust, brush the meatloaf with melted butter or olive oil before baking. - Let the meatloaf cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. - Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Apple-spiced meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and is seasoned with a variety of spices, including apple pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The meatloaf is then baked in a loaf pan and served with a sweet and tangy glaze. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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