Grape Jelly Meatballs
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Grape Jelly Meatballs
Description
Grape Jelly Meatballs combine the sweetness of grape jelly with the tang and mild spice of chili sauce to create a simple, flavorful coating for frozen pre-cooked meatballs. The sauce is gently heated to a simmer on the stove, then poured over the meatballs in a slow cooker where they warm slowly, absorbing the sauce flavors. Cooking on high for three hours is long enough to fully heat the meatballs without drying them out.
The resulting dish has a glossy, sticky texture thanks to the jelly-based sauce, which balances sweet and savory notes. This makes the meatballs easy to serve as finger food or as part of a buffet spread. The use of pre-cooked frozen meatballs saves preparation time and reduces complexity.
This recipe requires minimal hands-on time and no advanced cooking skills, making it suitable for quick event catering or potluck contributions. The slow cooker frees up stove and oven space while maintaining consistent warmth of the meatballs and sauce.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces grape jelly
- 2 ounce chili sauce 24 ounces total, Heinz brand, bottles
- 5 pounds meatballs homestyle, not Italian flavor, frozen, fully cooked
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the grape jelly and Heinz Chili Sauce. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring often.
- Place the meatballs into a large slow cooker and pour the sauce over top of the meatballs.
- Slow cook the meatballs on high for 3 hours, or until hot.
- Serve the meatballs hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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