Fruit and Wine Glazed Meatballs

 

Meatball Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Glaze Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine
• 1 cup St. James Winery Cherry Wine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Meatball Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. To make the meatballs, combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
3. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
4. Arrange meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until done.
5. Keep warm.

Glaze Instructions

1. For the glaze, combine ingredients in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
3. When glaze has thickened to a light syrup consistency pour over meatballs and serve.