Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2012

We loved the gravy but felt the meatballs were lacking a stronger flavor although they were still pretty good. Next time I will add more egg. I did add 1 tsp of all spice and around 1 tsp of cinnamon maybe more, did add rosemary but didn't have much. The gravy we used a brown gravy mix that MUST be doubled. Didn't have any brown sugar so I eyeballed some honey, cinnamon and a bit of dashida(korean beef stock stuff). Served with Penne and stuffing - to hubbys request. Needs to be served with pasta and some veggie with good texture(not soft). Maybe a salad or something. Will definitely make again.

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AngelicDagger

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2011

Really, really delicious. I left out the egg only because I didn't have one and couldn't be bothered to run to the store. I was worried that they wouldn't hold together, but they did. I also shredded onion while I was shredding the apple and mixed it all together. I am not a stellar cook, so it could just have been me, but it took me an hour to make these with apple chopping, mixing, making the meatballs, browning them, and the making the gravy and simmering. It was worth it.

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JENARM

Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

This recipe was easy. I used seasoned bread crumbs which added more flavor and grated the apple. It was served over egg noodles and topped with a tablespoon of sour cream....I would make again.

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khelser

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Granville, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2009

Everyone (even the picky one) liked this. I also grated the apple and omitted the sugar in the gravy. I will make this again since it was a nice change from other ground beef dishes.

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fennbaby

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2008

I have been making these meatballs since I ran across this recipe on this site about 5 yrs ago. My family loves them as do my coworkers when we have pitch ins. I sometimes make them with pineapple and almost always add cinnamon as well. Thanks Christing for dreaming this up.

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jscorner

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2008

Wow! These were really good. I left out the sugar. I chopped the apple and 1/4 onion (didnt have onion salt) in the food processor. I left out the egg. Everybody loved them. I will make again.

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BB34

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2007

Although the meatballs themselves were good, we found the sweet gravy too odd for our taste. This might be better without the sugar. I added a little bit of rosemary to the meat since some reviewers thought these meatballs were bland.

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RACHELABIGAIL

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Meadowview, Virginia, USA

Living In: Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2006

This recipe has just the right touch of sweetness and was so easy.

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bostoncook

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2005

I double the gravy when I make this.

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JUNGAR

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2004

i hate to say it but these weren't very good at all. they had a weird taste and were not a big hit with anyone who tried them. i don't think i'll make these again.

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