Sweetie Meatballs in Apricot Sauce Recipe

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Sweetie Meatballs in Apricot Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Place the apricots in a dish; pour the 2 cups hot water over them to completely cover.
  2. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. To make meatballs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  4. In a bowl mix together all the meatball ingredients.
  5. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and put on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are browned.
  7. Put the cooked meatballs into a baking dish and hold to the side.
  8. While the meatballs are cooking place the apricots along with the water they have been soaking in, into a sauce pan.
  9. Add the two cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil.
  10. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
  12. 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).
  13. Pour the apricot sauce over the meatballs and bake uncovered for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 503.21 Kcal (2107 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.31g 45%
Cholesterol 78.02mg 26%
Sodium 873.97mg 36%
Potassium 548.46mg 12%
Total Carbs 42.33g 14%
Sugars 13.79g 55%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g 12%
Protein 21.34g 43%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 119.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 246.34 Kcal (1031 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.35g 45%
Cholesterol 38.2mg 26%
Sodium 427.84mg 36%
Potassium 268.49mg 12%
Total Carbs 20.72g 14%
Sugars 6.75g 55%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 12%
Protein 10.45g 43%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 18%
Calcium 58.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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