Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb pork sausage
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2 1/2 cups crushed butter flavored crackers (like RITZ)
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1 small white onion, chopped
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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2 cups hot water
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2 cinnamon sticks
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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6 ounces dried apricots (about 1 cup firmly packed)
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Place the apricots in a dish; pour the 2 cups hot water over them to completely cover.
- Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- To make meatballs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a bowl mix together all the meatball ingredients.
- Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are browned.
- Put the cooked meatballs into a baking dish and hold to the side.
- While the meatballs are cooking place the apricots along with the water they have been soaking in, into a sauce pan.
- Add the two cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Put the mixture (including the water the apricots are cooking in) into a blender or food processor, add the sugar and ginger and blend until smooth. (make sure you remove the center cap of the mixer since the sauce will be hot).
- Pour the apricot sauce over the meatballs and bake uncovered for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.