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Grape Jelly Meatballs (Crockpot)

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours on high or 4–5 hours on low
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (high) or 5 hours 10 minutes (low)
  • Yield: 30–40 meatballs (serves about 10 as appetizers)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

These Grape Jelly Meatballs are a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with just three ingredients and cooked in the crockpot for minimal effort and maximum flavor.


Ingredients

  • 18 oz BBQ sauce
  • 18 oz grape jelly
  • 32 oz frozen meatballs

Instructions

  1. Mix the BBQ sauce and grape jelly in the slow cooker until well combined.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat them evenly.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or on high for 2 hours.
  4. Stir halfway through cooking to ensure consistent coating.
  5. When done, switch to the "warm" setting and serve with toothpicks or over rice/noodles.

Notes

  • Use different meatball types like turkey  for variety.
  • Swap grape jelly for cranberry jelly for a tangy twist.
  • Add Worcestershire or chili sauce for deeper flavor.
  • No need to thaw meatballs before cooking.
  • To thicken sauce, simmer uncovered on stovetop for 5–10 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3-4 meatballs
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg