It’s like winter is in my belly. Think chicken apple sausage turned inside out.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb ground turkey (preferably the fattier grind or you may need to add a few tablespoons of oil)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Apple Chutney

• 3 medium (tart) apples, diced
• 1/2 handful raisins
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons mango chutney (optional)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

For the Meatballs

Preheat your oven to 400ºF.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a large bowl, combine all the turkey meatball ingredients. Use your hands, or a cookie scoop, to portion into balls (I made little tiny ones). Bake until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, depending on the size.

For the Apple Chutney

Combine all ingredients into a medium sauce pot. Cover with a lid, slightly ajar, and stir occasionally, over medium-high heat, until the apples have softened, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the lid and let some of the liquid evaporate and reduce (if it hasn’t already). Taste and adjust for seasoning.

Use a tater masher to mash up the apples into a chunky chutney–not applesauce, but like 3/4 chunky, 1/4 smooth-ish.

Use the chutney like a condiment for the meatballs–it’s not a side dish.