Apple Spiced Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Spiced Meatloaf

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Sage Leaves
• Fresh Parsley
• Seasoned Dry Bread Crumbs
• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce (for meatloaf) + 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (for glaze)
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Ground Cardamom
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Ground Beef
• Ground Pork
• Apple Liqueur
• Dijon Mustard
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar

How to Make Apple Spiced Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Chop 1 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
3. In a large bowl, combine the softened onion and garlic with 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 cup breadcrumbs, ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
4. Gently stir in 1 ½ pounds ground beef and ½ pound ground pork until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
6. Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
7. While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the apple glaze.
8. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 tablespoons apple liqueur (optional), 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and ¼ cup packed light brown sugar.
9. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until well blended and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
10. After the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, spoon half of the apple glaze over the top.
11. Baste with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) (approximately another 35 minutes).
12. Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.