Published: February 05, 2024 · Updated: January 25, 2026
Turkey Meatloaf with Toasted Pine Nuts, Raisins & Tomato-Dijon Glaze
By Lynne Viera
Here's a meatloaf recipe that can be served at family meals or fancy dinners. Start with our ground turkey breast or our unique ground turkey (a mix of white and dark meat). Mix in warm spices, apple sauce, toasted pine nuts, and raisins and top with a tomato-dijon-vinegar glaze that adds another layer of flavor and makes for a pretty presentation. Slice your meatloaf and serve with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables or make incredible sandwiches on crusty bread with a little extra glaze spooned over the meatloaf.
Turkey Meatloaf with Toasted Pine Nuts, Raisins & Tomato-Dijon Glaze
6-8
American
turkey
TIP: To easily remove your whole meatloaf from the pan, cut a strip of parchment paper long enough to be able to grab each end when you're ready to lift it out of the pan. Once you oil your pan, place the parchment strip in the pan, press it against the edges then spoon your meatloaf mixture into the pan. When you take the meatloaf out of the oven, carefully lift it out of the pan by holding the two ends of the parchment paper.
Ingredients
- olive oil to oil the baking pan lightly
- 1 lb Heartstone Farm ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (traditional or gluten-free)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp raisins
- 3 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted in a pan on the stove
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- pinch of ground allspice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped + extra for garnish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
For the Glaze
- 1 cup ground peeled canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°
For the Tomato-Dijon Glaze
In a saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Heat the mixture over medium heat and simmer until it thickens slightly (about 5 minutes). Set it aside to cool
For the Meatloaf
In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, apple sauce, bread crumbs, egg, raisins, pine nuts, fresh thyme and dried spices
Place the mixture into your oiled pan and smooth it out so it will cook evenly
Spoon glaze over the top
Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until the juices are bubbling and internal temp of meatloaf is 160 degrees
Garnish with fresh thyme
