Apple Meatloaf is a spin on a traditional meatloaf recipe with an Amish-inspired twist making it perfect for fall.
Today I’m showing you how to make meatloaf using one of our favorite autumn treats that come from my Amish and Mennonite roots: Apple butter.
Read on to learn how this apple meatloaf with ground turkey and beef will feed eight people for under $2 per serving in about an hour!
What is it
We make this tasty meatloaf recipe with one of our favorite Amish and Mennonite condiments: Apple Butter.
Our Honeycrisp apple tree is looking pretty promising, with a good amount of juicy appearing, tennis ball-sized apples starting to weight down the branches.
Still, they aren’t ready to be picked yet and won’t be for a few more weeks.
With frost warnings in tomorrow’s forecast and temperatures only in the low 50’s it seems a good time to start thinking of fall recipes.
I’m the first to acknowledge that I’m not the most creative guy in the world.
As if I wasn’t aware of this on my own, I’m frequently reminded by Scott that I just didn’t get “the gene.”
Lucky for me that I have him around.
There are exceptions to every rule, however, and tonight I’m taking the liberty of declaring one for myself.
With all this in mind, it seems like a good time to channel my Mennonite heritage and come up with this Amish Meatloaf to share with you.
Our kids love a good meatloaf recipe, and in all honesty, our friends love it when we make it for them.
But we’ve never made it like this before.
What’s in it
- Ground Turkey
- Ground Beef
- Apple Butter
- Apple
- Cheddar Cheese
- Rolled Oats
- Breadcrumbs
- Onion
- Sweet Pepper
- Egg
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive Oil
Try making apple butter using a slow cooker. You won’t believe how effortless it is to put together and how incredibly wonderful it tastes.
Beautifully brown and sweet apple butter, combined in a bowl of ground beef and ground turkey, all mixed in with a freshly sliced apple and some mild onion and sweet peppers.
This has all the ingredients for an easy meatloaf recipe that is tailor-made for fall.
Get your apple on, try this delicious meatloaf recipe soon!
Other recipes that use apple
- Oatmeal Bars with Apple Butter Filling
- Apple Butter Muffins
- Baked Spareribs with Apple-Celery Stuffing
Apple Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion finely diced
- 1 small sweet bell pepper finely diced
- 1 apple peeled and cut into fine shavings
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat.
- Cook onions and peppers until soft and translucent, about five minutes. Set aside.
- In medium size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients using hands to thoroughly mix.
- Prepare a loaf pan with a non-stick coating and place meat mixture in pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to set for 5 minutes before serving.
- Spread thin layer of apple butter over meat loaf if desired.
Nutrition
Nicholas J Carbone says
I made this meatloaf today. I did add the apples or the cheese yet the meatloaf was still delicious! I have made meatloaf before but I will admit this is the best I ever had!!!!!! Next time I will get adventurous and add the apples and cheese.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Wonderful to hear and yes, do try it with apple butter! Thanks for reading Platter Talk and for the great feedback.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
This sounds like a great combination for meatloaf. Cause apples and cheese just go so well together!
Iryna says
Apple butter over meatloaf? This is a fantastic idea! Gotta try this recipe!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, I think you’ll love this meal!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Oh. My. God. This looks heavenly.
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
This looks absolutely delicious!
Oriana from Mommy's Home Cooking says
I’ve been meaning to make homemade apple butter the past few weeks but haven’t gotten around to it, but your recipe is the perfect excuse. The meatloaf looks super good and moist.
jacquee | i sugar coat it! says
I’ve had my share of pumpkin butter, but don’t think I’ve ever had apple butter. Sounds delightful!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Jacquee, it’s wonderful and completely fall. Please try it sometime and thanks so much for dropping by Platter Talk!
valentina says
You are so lucky to have an apple tree! This looks so delicious! I love the apple butter with the meat. Brilliant.
Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
Oh, wow! Meatloaf is one of my favorite comfort foods – and I’ll bet the apple butter just amps it up. How lucky to have an apple tree in your back yard!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Lisa; we are pretty lucky!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
I’ve seen a lot of apple butter on US sites recently, I wonder if I can get it in the UK?
Dan from Platter Talk says
It’s so simple to make, check out our own recipe for apple butter and please, give it a try!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says
What an awesome way to fix meatloaf.
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks Michele.
Amanda says
Ingenious! I don’t like the ketchup stuff on top of meatloaf. I LOVE apple butter. What a revelation. Thanks! Pinning this too!
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says
What a great idea! I love meatloaf and this one is truly unique! Score for you!
Kushi says
Love the flavor combo. Delicious
Janette@CulinaryGinger says
I’m so jealous you have a honey crisp apple tree. Apple butter with meatloaf, sign me up this is ultimate fall comfort food.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
I hadn’t thought about putting apple butter with a meatloaf– I bet it’s fantastic! What an awesome idea!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Sarah. Give this classic combination a try sometime this fall. Thanks for stopping by Platter Talk!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says
Fascinated by the additions of apples to meatloaf! And so jealous of your apple tree! Wish I had one of those : )
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Vicky. Personal apple trees warrant envy, for certain!
Debi at Life Currents says
What a great condiment to try on the meatloaf! Sweet and moist, this must be the perfect accompaniment to dinner!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Debi, I could not have said it better myself! Thanks so much for the great comments and for stopping by Platter Talk.
Mark, Compass & Fork says
It is unbelievable that fall is just around the corner. This looks like a great combination of ingredients. Plenty of creativity here! Nice job.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Mark. And yes, if you figure out where the time goes please let us know! Thanks so much for dropping by Platter Talk.
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
I wish we could get apple butter in the UK! I must try making my own instead.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Becca, if you do nothing else this autumn season, please try making your own apple butter; you will not be disappointed! Thanks so much for dropping by Platter Talk.
Cydnee Knoth says
Apple Butter meatloaf sounds amazing. Interesting and yummy flavor combinations here. Thank you for joining us in the celebration of #purebloglove. We love having you every Thursday at 8pm, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says
We are huge fans of meatloaf but I always make it the same, traditional way. I want to step out of the box and try this! It sounds very good! I would love it if you linked this up to my Crafty Chaos party. Thanks so much for sharing.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thank you Sharon!
Kelly says
I’m a total sucker for a new meatloaf recipe! And apple butter?!? What a brilliant idea! Can’t wait to give this a try. Pinning!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Kelly. We think you will enjoy this one!
Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says
Oh my…. I am so excited to try this recipe! It sounds amazing. We don’t have any apple tree’s, but plenty of orchards near by!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Kris, It’s a great variation, perfect for fall!
Denise L says
My 9 year declared this is the best thing he’s ever eaten. I served it with mashed sweet potatoes and roasted broccoli. We had the finest leftovers ever.
Dan from Platter Talk says
What a great comment, thanks so much for the feedback!
Cindy @ Hun What's for Dinner? says
The flavours in this meatloaf sound fantastic! What a great way to great the cooler fall weather.
Tara says
I have been wanting to make apple butter, this looks fantastic!!
Mary Bostow says
Remind me to tell you how when my kids were little they took a family vote and said my meatloaf was so bad I wasn’t allowed to make it anymore. I bet they would have loved this one though! 30 yrs to late!! LOL! I can make it for Paul and I!
2 Sisters Recipes says
Congratulations gentlemen on your new site! It looks great! Love the meatloaf topped with some apple butter, it sounds so yummy.
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! What an unusual combination with meatloaf! YUM!
Cheers! Joanne
Heidy L. McCallum says
Apple butter meatloaf sounds delicious!
Aunt Bee says
We love meatloaf and the apple butter in this meatloaf sounds like such a wonderful idea! One of our favorite meatloaf recipes uses beef and pork, I think the apple butter would be great in that one too! Yummy! Thanks for such a wonderful recipe idea!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Such a comfort dish! Love the flavor combo. Thanks for sharing!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
I love that my name automatically comes up now when I go to comment! What a beautiful meal that had to be. I can just taste the apples and other aromatics in the dish.