Description
These Crock Pot Apple Jelly Meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for parties or game day. The sweet and tangy sauce made with apple jelly and barbecue sauce adds a flavorful twist to classic meatballs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked cocktail-size meatballs
Sauce:
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the meatballs: Put the frozen meatballs in a 4-quart or larger crock pot.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together apple jelly, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat the meatballs: Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- These meatballs make a perfect party appetizer or game day snack.
- For extra flavor, try using a smoky barbecue sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
