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Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Leg

Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Leg Pops: A Festive Finger Food Delight

Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Leg Pops are a festive appetizer that combines juicy turkey drumsticks with a sweet and tangy apple cider BBQ glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pops
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drumsticks
  • 12 pieces Mini Turkey Drumsticks Substitute with turkey wings or chicken drumsticks if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing natural flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential for enhancing natural flavors.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Can be substituted with apple juice.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite homemade or store-bought variety.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works if preferred.
For Coating
  • 1 cup Crushed Pecans Can swap for crushed pretzels or another nut.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Leg
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a lined baking sheet.
  2. Generously season mini turkey drumsticks with salt and pepper and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast the turkey drumsticks in the oven for 35-40 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  4. Make the glaze by combining apple cider, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and smoked paprika in a saucepan and simmering for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Brush the hot drumsticks with the glaze once they are done roasting.
  6. Roll each glazed turkey drumstick in the crushed pecans for coating.
  7. Insert skewers or wooden sticks into each drumstick for serving; drizzle with extra glaze and serve with apple slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat properly for best results.

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