Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
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Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Description
The Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs recipe uses pre-cooked meatballs tossed with barbecue sauce and grape jelly in a slow cooker. Simmering the ingredients on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours lets the meatballs absorb the sweet and smoky sauce, creating a glossy coating that enhances both the texture and flavor. The dish offers tender meatballs with a sticky, flavorful exterior.
These meatballs are typically served warm as an appetizer or party food. The sweet grape jelly balances the tanginess of the barbecue sauce, offering an appealing flavor contrast. It’s easy to keep the meatballs warm in the crockpot during events, making them a convenient option for gatherings.
Cooking on low is preferred to allow better flavor absorption. Leftovers can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Stirring occasionally during cooking helps the sauce coat the meatballs evenly.
Ingredients
- 48- ounces cooked meatballs thawed, frozen
- 40- ounces barbecue sauce
- 30- ounces grape jelly
Instructions
- To a 7-quart slow cooker (or similar sized such as 6 to 8 quarts) add the meatballs, barbecue sauce, grape jelly, stir to coat evenly, and cover.
- Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours* (See Notes), stirring every hour or so.
- Serve warm and fresh. Extra meatballs will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.** (See Notes)
Notes
- For best flavor absorption, cook meatballs on low heat for 5 to 6 hours rather than on high.
- Assuming each meatball weighs about half an ounce, this recipe yields around 96 meatballs or approximately 24 appetizer servings if serving four meatballs per person.
- Store any leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 96Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 873mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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