Description
These Crock Pot Apple Jelly Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them a hit at any party or as a delicious main dish. The tangy apple jelly glaze combined with tender meatballs creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Meatballs:
- 2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs
Apple Jelly Glaze:
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Jelly Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple jelly, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Cook the Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into the crock pot and pour the sauce over them. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Stir gently before serving to coat the meatballs in the glaze.
Notes
- These meatballs are great as a party appetizer or served over rice for a main dish.
- You can substitute grape jelly for a classic twist or use spicy barbecue sauce for a kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
