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Cranberry-Pear Bourbon Meatballs
Ellbee’s Garlic Kitchen Box

Cranberry-Pear Bourbon Meatballs

Sweet-tart cranberries, tender pear, a kiss of bourbon and saucy little meatballs: this is a holiday appetizer with serious year-round potential. The cranberry-pear and bourbon balsamics give it that glossy, almost impossible-to-stop-tasting finish.
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizers
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Add cranberry sauce, apple cider, Ellbee's Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar, Ellbee's Bourbon Balsamic Vinegar, Ellbee's Zesty Gourmet Garlic and Dijon to a wide skillet. Whisk over medium heat until smooth and bubbling.
  2. Add the meatballs and pears. Cover and simmer, stirring every few minutes, until the meatballs are hot and the sauce clings to them, about 20 minutes.
  3. Uncover for the final 3 to 5 minutes so the glaze turns thick and shiny. Finish with thyme and black pepper, then serve warm with cocktail picks.

Notes

Time: 35 min
Kitchen tip: This also holds beautifully in a slow cooker on warm. Add the thyme right before guests arrive so the color stays fresh.

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