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Cranberry Orange Glazed Meatballs

Cranberry Orange Glazed Meatballs

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  • Author: Violet
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover how to make delicious Cranberry Orange Glazed Meatballs with this easy recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these flavorful meatballs are a crowd-pleaser!


Ingredients

  • 3 cups cranberry sauce (720 ml)
  • 1½ cups maple syrup (360 ml)
  • ½ cup orange marmalade (120 ml)
  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) orange zest
  • 1½ pound (680 g) plant-based ground
  • â…” cup (160 ml) Panko bread crumbs
  • â…“ cup (80 ml) vegan Parmesan, dry, grated
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) black pepper, ground
  • 1â…“ cups (320 ml) caramelized onion
  • 12/3 teaspoons (20 ml) garlic, raw
  • 31/4 teaspoons (39 ml) parsley
  • 22/3 tablespoons (110 ml) rosemary


Instructions

  1. Step 1. To prepare the glaze: Mix together the first six ingredients and bring them to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until the cranberries are mostly broken down, then set aside.
  2. Step 2. Set your oven to 400°F. Drain the caramelized onions using a fine sieve and blend them with garlic, parsley, and rosemary in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Step 3. Move the blended onion mixture to a bowl and incorporate the plant-based ground, breadcrumbs, vegan Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is consistent.
  4. Step 4. Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a lightly greased baking tray.
  5. Step 5. Bake the formed balls for 10 minutes, then turn them over. Continue baking for another 10 minutes.
  6. Step 6. Take the baked balls out of the oven and add them to the simmering cranberry-orange glaze.
  7. Step 7. Allow the meatballs to cook covered in the sauce for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add parsley on top before serving.

Notes

  • Consider enhancing the flavor with a touch of balsamic vinegar in the cranberry-orange glaze.
  • Try toasting the Panko bread crumbs for improved texture before adding them to the mixture.
  • For a sweeter taste, adjust by adding a touch more maple syrup to the glaze mixture.