1-First, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, avoiding overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

2-Next, form the mixture into roughly 1-inch meatballs, yielding about 30 pieces, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. For another easy meatball idea, try our easy chicken spaghetti recipe for a different twist on flavors.

3-While the meatballs bake, combine blueberry preserves, bourbon, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Finally, toss the baked meatballs in the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to coat and infuse flavor, then serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh thyme or orange zest.