Description
These Apple Butter Meatballs are a delicious twist on classic BBQ meatballs, combining the sweet tanginess of apple butter with savory flavors. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1½ pounds frozen or homemade fully cooked meatballs
Sauce:
- 1 cup apple butter
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or slow cooker, combine the apple butter, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Add the meatballs and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- For stovetop: Simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened.
- For slow cooker: Cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for 1½–2 hours until heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Perfect as an appetizer or served over mashed potatoes or rice for a meal.
- You can use turkey or beef meatballs.
- Apple butter adds a sweet, tangy twist that balances well with barbecue flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (stovetop) or 2-4 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
