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.

ShadowPulveriser
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Hakiza Justus
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These meatballs were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe some grated apple or apple sauce.


Noor Abbasi
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I've made these meatballs a few times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the apple cider glaze.


Faruk Omor
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Foyjul Alom
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These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Emad Magdy
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The apple cider glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Gamer Helping
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Fancyistaken
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Overall, these meatballs were pretty good. They were easy to make and the flavor was decent. I would probably make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Bonga Lucky
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less apple cider next time.


Lukani Madawili
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I wasn't a big fan of these meatballs. They were a little dry and the flavor was just okay.


Galaxy Beach
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Klarisa Gjura
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I loved these meatballs! They were so moist and flavorful. The apple cider glaze was amazing.


Ms Jamil ahmed
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These meatballs were delicious! The apple cider glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Hassan Shaikh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a big hit.


MD pavel Mla
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe some grated apple or apple sauce.


Alexander Indowar
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I've made these meatballs a few times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the apple cider glaze.


Kamaria Waugh
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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 flavorful. The apple cider glaze was a nice touch.


Mohshin Ali
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Rohma Ovon
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the apple cider glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.