Tangy Maple Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

There is something about bite-sized yummies that are always a party hit!  Try serving these for dinner to the kids with a side of rice and veggies and no complaints during supper.


Ingredients

• 1 can whole cranberry jelly
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 tsp chili hot sauce
• 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 pound ground pork, veal and beef (or any combo you prefer)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs (panko)
• Chopped parsley  approx -2 tbsp

Preparation

1. In large on a medium heat skillet add cranberry, honey, ketchup, molasses, garlic, hot sauce, vinegar, syrup and water stir well and let heat until bubbles then turn heat to low.  
2. In bowl mix meat, add egg and bread crumbs and blend with clean hands!
3. Start making little balls with hands and place each gently in sauce.  Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then turn heat down to low and let cook for 1 hour.
4. Serve with sprinkling parsley and tooth pics to make them easy to eat up!