Meatballs In Apple Butter Recipes

PARTY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large-rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter in it. When the butter has melted, add the grated onions and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft.
• In a large bowl, mix the sausage, ground beef, panko, 1/2 cup apple butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and allspice. Add the onion, once it cools. Get your hands in it and mix well, until evenly combined.
• Measure out the meatballs into one-ounce portions. Roll tight balls and place them on the baking sheet, close together, but not touching. You should have 40-45 meatballs.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of apple butter, with beef broth, honey, and 1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper. Whisk well.
• After 15 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure to cover each meatball, and place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
• Once cooked through, shake the baking sheet a little to loosen the meatballs and serve warm.

MEATBALLS IN APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Roll sausage into 1-in. balls. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cool. , Transfer to a microwave-safe serving dish. In a small bowl, combine apple butter and syrup; pour over meatballs. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Microwave, covered, on high for 1 minute or until heated through.

MEATBALLS IN APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Roll sausage into 1 inch balls. Place in medium refrigerator container. Combine apple butter and syrup; pour over the meatballs. Refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

APPLE MEATBALLS

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.

TURKEY-APPLE SWEDISH MEATBALLS

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.