Turkey Meatballs with Spiced Cranberry Sauce - alive magazine

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) extra-lean ground turkey thigh
• 1 organic egg
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped spinach
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 2 tsp (10 mL) orange zest
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh sage
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) red wine (red zinfandel is nice)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) monk fruit sweetener
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 x 2 inch (2.5 x 5 cm) slice of orange peel (pith removed)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 6 oz (170 g) cranberries, fresh or frozen (defrosted)
• 1/2 Ambrosia apple, unpeeled and finely chopped or grated