Turkey Meatloaf

Here is one of the most delicious meatloaves we have ever had!  It comes pretty close to Good Earth's signature loaf, but is definitely the best homemade loaf I've ever concocted!  I wanted to share my recipe with everyone, especially those of you in the same boat as us with tons of apples sitting around.  This is a great way to incorporate apples into a savory meal instead of always desserts.  We had plenty to feed the two of us for a couple days.  YUM!


1 tsp coconut oil
1 chopped onion, medium size
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 lb ground turkey
2 tsp fresh thyme (3/4 t dry)
1 1/4 tsp fresh sage (1/2 t dry)
1 1/2 cups peeled and grated apples (I used 2 Haralson and 1 Granny Smith so it wasn't TOO sweet)
1 1/4 c fresh bread crumbs from cinnimon bread or toast (Yummmm yum yum yum!)
1 large egg,lightly beaten
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp seasalt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1.)  Heat coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat.  Add onions and celery and satue 5ish minutes until softened.  Stir in thyme and sage.  Set aside to cool slightly.

2.) In a large bowl, add ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion mixture, grated apple, egg, salt, pepper, mustard and parsley.  Mix well with your hands -- be sure to not squeeze the mixture through your fingers, just roll repeatedly and comb your fingers thru.  Squeezing the meat makes a very tough and dry meatloaf whether it's beef OR turkey.

3.)  Pack into a *greased* 8x4" loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

4.)  GLAZE:
        1 Tbsp Apple Cider vinegar

        1 Tbsp brown sugar

        2 tsp Dijon mustard

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and brush over the top of the loaf at the 30 minute mark.  Bake for 30 more minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear.

I served it with baked sweet potatoes and that was it.  The glaze definitely  makes this loaf!  Enjoy!

 -  E