Michigan Apple Recipes

• ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar

• 2 tsp. cornstarch

• 1 tsp. ground ginger

• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

• 1 cup apple juice

• ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce

• 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce

• 18 prepared meatballs, thawed if frozen

• 18 1-inch green pepper squares

• 18 fresh unpeeled McIntosh or Northern Spy apple wedges

• 18 1-inch pieces green onion

• Green onion tops (optional)

(3 skewers per serving):

• Calories 261

• Total Fat 9g

• Sat. Fat. 3g

• Trans. Fat 0g

• Cholesterol 68mg

• Sodium 493mg

• Total Carbohydrates 28g

• Dietary Fiber 2g

• Total Sugars 18g

• Protein 16g

Combine brown sugar, cornstarch and spices in saucepan. Stir in apple juice, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring frequently. Simmer 2 minutes until thick and clear, stirring occasionally.

Add meatballs and glaze on low heat 2 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Make skewers of 1 green pepper square, 1 meatball, 1 apple wedge and 1 piece green onion.

Drizzle about 1 tablespoon remaining glaze onto each serving plate. Arrange 3 skewers on plate. Garnish with green onion top cut into thin strips.