Sweetie Meatballs In Apricot Sauce Recipe

Name: Sweetie Meatballs In Apricot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb pork sausage; 2 1/2 cups crushed butter flavored crackers (like RITZ); 1 small white onion, chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Sauce; 6 ounces dried apricots (about 1 cup firmly packed); 2 cups hot water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
2 1/2 cups crushed butter flavored crackers (like RITZ)
1 small white onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Sauce
6 ounces dried apricots (about 1 cup firmly packed)
2 cups hot water
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Place the apricots in a dish; pour the 2 cups hot water over them to completely cover.
2
Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3
To make meatballs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
4
In a bowl mix together all the meatball ingredients.
5
Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are browned.
7
Put the cooked meatballs into a baking dish and hold to the side.
8
While the meatballs are cooking place the apricots along with the water they have been soaking in, into a sauce pan.
9
Add the two cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil.
10
Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes.
11
Remove the cinnamon sticks.
12
Put the mixture (including the water the apricots are cooking in) into a blender or food processor, add the sugar and ginger and blend until smooth. (make sure you remove the center cap of the mixer since the sauce will be hot).
13
Pour the apricot sauce over the meatballs and bake uncovered for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

1873

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb pork sausage, 2 1/2 cups crushed butter flavored crackers (like RITZ), and more.

Yes, Sweetie Meatballs In Apricot Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweetie Meatballs In Apricot Sauce

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