Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Cranberry-glazed turkey meatballs pair juicy herb-seasoned meatballs with a glossy sweet-tart cranberry orange glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup finely grated onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix: Heat oven to 425°F. Gently combine turkey, panko, egg, onion, parsley, sage, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Shape: Roll into 24 equal meatballs and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Bake: Bake 14 to 17 minutes, until browned and 165°F in the center.
- Make the glaze: Simmer cranberry sauce, orange juice, maple, Dijon, vinegar, and red pepper flakes for 6 minutes.
- Coat: Add baked meatballs to the glaze and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers promptly in a covered container. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.