APPETIZERS
CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS | SERVINGS: 8 APPETIZER SERVINGS | PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | CALORIES PER SERVING: APPROX. 220 TENDER TURKEY MEATBALLS coated in a tangy cranberry glaze deliver all the flavours of the holiday season in a shareable potluck-friendly appetizer. The sweet-tart cranberry sauce pairs perfectly with savoury herbs, creating a colourful dish that's easy to prepare, simple to transport.
INGREDIENTS: Meatballs 1
lb lean ground turkey
1 egg 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2
green onions, finely chopped
1 1
clove garlic, minced
tsp dried sage 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Cranberry Glaze 1
cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 1 1
tbsp orange juice tbsp maple syrup tbsp Dijon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined. 3. Shape mixture into 24 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. 4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 F. 5. Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, maple syrup and Dijon mus- tard in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and warmed through. 6. Add cooked meatballs to the saucepan and toss gently until evenly coated. 7. Transfer to a serving platter or slow cooker and serve warm.
Tip The meatballs can be made a day ahead and reheated in the glaze before serving.
34 | FALL 2026 | SAVOUR MANITOBA
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