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Maple Dijon Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

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Hannah Kling
These Maple Dijon Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze are the perfect holiday appetizer — tender baked turkey meatballs tossed in a sweet-tangy cranberry maple sauce. They come together in under 30 minutes and are ideal for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any festive gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients  

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Spray oil

For the Cranberry Glaze:

  • ¾ cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt
  • a few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon, maple syrup, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix until just combined, don’t overwork it.
  • Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  • Lightly spray with oil. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  • While the meatballs bake, make the glaze: in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together cranberry sauce, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and herbs.
  • Simmer for 5–6 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  • Toss the baked meatballs in the cranberry glaze until coated.
  • Serve warm, topped with extra glaze, fresh thyme.

Notes

  • You can use either homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce for the glaze — both work great.
  • Swap the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-friendly.
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme add a pop of flavor, but if you don’t have them on hand, dried herbs work in a pinch.
  • If serving for a party, keep the meatballs in a small slow cooker on the warm setting so guests can help themselves.
  • These are delicious as an entrée too — serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies for a full meal.
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