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Sweetie Meat Balls In Apricot Sauce Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger .
  • 6 oz dried apricots (about 1 c firmly packed) .
  • 2 1/2 c crushed butter flavored crackers (like RITZ) .
  • 2 c hot water .
  • 1/4 c milk .
  • 2 cinnamon sticks .
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg .
  • 1 lb pork sausage .
  • 2 tbsps sugar .
  • 1 small white onion, sliced .
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten .
  • Meatballs .
  • Sauce .
  • 1/4 c brown sugar .
  • 1 lb ground beef .
  • 2 tsps lemon juice .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger

Directions
  • Step #1 Place the apricots in a dish; pour the 2 c hot water over them to completely cover.
  • Step #2 Allow them to soak for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
  • Step #3 To make meatballs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Step #4 In a bowl mix together all the meatball ingredients.
  • Step #5 Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls & put on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Step #6 Bake for 25-30 mins, or until meatballs are browned.
  • Step #7 Put the cooked meatballs into a baking dish & hold to the side.
  • Step #8 While the meatballs are cooking place the apricots along with the water they have been soaking in, into a sauce pan.
  • Step #9 Add the two cinnamon sticks & bring to a boil.
  • Step #10 Lower the heat, cover & let simmer until the apricots are soft, about 15 mins.
  • Step #11 Remove the cinnamon sticks.
  • Step #12 Put the mixture (including the water the apricots are cooking in) into a mixer or food processor/blender, add the sugar & ginger & mix until smooth.
  • Step #13 (make sure you remove the center cap of the mixer since the sauce will be hot).
  • Step #14 Pour the apricot sauce over the meatballs & bake uncovered for 20 mins in a 350 degree oven.
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