MEATBALLS IN CHERRY SAUCE

Meatballs in Cherry Sauce image

A ruby-red cherry glaze made with pie filling gives homemade meatballs festive color for a Christmas get-together. Everyone will love the zesty, sweet-tart flavors, too.-Rita Chabot-Schultz, Ballwin, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound ground pork
SAUCE:
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup steak sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 11-13 minutes or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels., In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges