Turkey Meatballs with Fennel, Golden Raisins and Pinenuts - Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Y

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1/4 cup apple brandy (Calvados)
• or
• brandy
• apple juice
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (a mix of white and dark meat)
• Kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sage leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• panko – moistened with a splash of milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• A fat drizzle of olive oil