Healthy Apple Cider Turkey Meatballs
Healthy Apple Cider Turkey Meatballs are tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a warm apple cider glaze infused with herbs, spices, and a hint of maple sweetness.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93 percent lean
- ½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the glaze
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, ¼ cup cider, onion, garlic, spices, salt, pepper, and parmesan (optional). Add more breadcrumbs if too wet.
- Roll into 1½-inch meatballs (about 20).
- Brown meatballs in olive oil, cooking 8–10 minutes until they reach 165°F.
- In the same pan, simmer cider, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and cinnamon until reduced by half.
- Add meatballs back in and coat in the glaze for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve warm with extra glaze and herbs if desired.