Apricot Bourbon Meatballs
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These Apricot Bourbon Meatballs are a delicious holiday appetizer, made extra special with Crofter's Apricot Organic Premium Spread for a sweet and tangy flavor. Perfect for festive gatherings, these bite-sized treats will be a hit on your holiday table!
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Recipe makes roughly 27 small meatballs.
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
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1 LB Ground Beef
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1 Onion Minced
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4 Garlic Cloves Minced
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40g Dried Apricots Minced (About 5)
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1 Tbsp Crofter's Apricot Organic Premium Spread
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1 Tbsp Bourbon
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1 Egg
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1/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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Salt & Pepper
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FOR THE SAUCE:
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10 Tbsp Crofter's Apricot Organic Premium Spread
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1/4 Cup Bourbon
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8 Tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
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3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
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3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
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1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
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2 Tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper
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Mince the onion, garlic and apricot
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Saute onion, garlic and apricot with 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat, Add a 2 tsp of salt and pepper
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Add minced dried apricots, and 1 Tbsp of Crofter's Apricot Organic Premium Spread into the pan - cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, careful not to burn the garlic
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Deglaze the pan with 1 Tbsp bourbon - cook for another 2-3 minutes, and remove from heat to cool
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While the mixture is cooling - combine the ground beef, 1 egg, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, and 2 tsp salt and pepper - add the mixture from the pan once mostly cooled and combine (be careful not to overmix)
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Scoop mixture onto parchment lined baking sheet (makes about 27 small meatballs) and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, then turn the oven to 425°F for 4-5 minutes or until browned - remove from the oven and set aside.
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Combine the ingredients for the sauce over medium heat and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Glaze meatballs and heat in 425°F oven for 3-4 minutes, or until browned and warmed through right before serving -- enjoy!
About Crust
By Chef Sari Bope
Crust was created in 2021 by Chef/Owner Sari Bope. Sari has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years, the last 10 years in Saint Pete. She has both a Culinary Arts Degree, as well as a Baking and Pastry Degree from Keiser University.
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