Apple Glazed Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

2    tablespoons olive oil

12  meatballs, frozen, thawed

1    cup apple juice

¼   cup soy sauce

3    tablespoons brown sugar

2    teaspoons all-purpose flour

1    teaspoon ground ginger

1    pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

METHOD

Heat the olive oil over medium-loe heat in a small skillet and add the meatballs. Cook the meatballs, turning often, for 8 to 10 minutes until thoroughly browned and cooked throughout. Set aside.

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the apple juice, soy sauce, sugar, flour, ginger and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until it is thick and bubbly and at a boil.. Place the meatballs into the skillet and stir to coat and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

From a recipe in Better Homes and Gardens  magazine.