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Lynn's Honey Turkey Meat Balls

1 pound ground turkey breast 
1 egg -- lightly beaten 
3/4 cup reduced fat ritz crackers -- crushed 
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese -- part skim milk, -- shredded 
1/4 cup onion -- chopped 
1/2 -- teaspoon ground ginger 
6 tablespoons dijon mustard -- divided 
1 1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 
1/4 cup green pepper -- chopped 
2 tablespoons honey 
1 tablespoon cornstarch 
1/4 teaspoon onion powder 

In a bowl, combine turkey, egg, cracker crumbs, cheese, onion, ginger and 3 tab lespoons mustard. Form into 30 balls, 1 inch each. Place in a greased 13-inch X 9-inch X 2-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 mi nutes or until juices run clear. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, green pepper, honey, cornstarch and onion powder; bring to a boil, stirring constant ly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more; reduce heat. Stir in remaining mustard unti l smooth. Brush meatballs with about 1/4 cup sauce and return to the oven for 1 0 minutes. Serve remaining sauce as a dip for meatballs.

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