Pumpkin Pie Glazed Meatballs Recipe
This Pumpkin Pie Glazed Meatballs Recipe combines tender beef meatballs with a sweet-savory glaze of pineapple juice, apricot preserves, pumpkin purée, and warm spices for a unique seasonal dish.
6 Servings
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ medium yellow onion
- ¼ cup almonds
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ⅔ cup apricot preserves
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Prepare the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Process the aromatics.
- Place the onion and almonds into a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Set aside.
Mix the meatball base.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, onion-almond mixture, beaten eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands or utensils until just combined.
Shape and bake the meatballs.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into uniform balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).
Prepare the glaze.
- In a large saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, apricot preserves, water, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, soy sauce, honey, pumpkin pie spice, and cayenne pepper. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a glossy glaze.
Combine and finish.
- Transfer the baked meatballs into the glaze, stirring gently until evenly coated. Keep warm until ready to serve, or transfer to a slow cooker set on low for serving at gatherings.
Notes
To prepare this Pumpkin Pie Glazed Meatballs Recipe gluten-free, substitute certified gluten-free breadcrumbs for the panko and ensure that the soy sauce is labeled gluten-free. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.