5 from 126 votes
Grape Jelly Meatballs
This recipe features fully cooked frozen homestyle meatballs simmered in a sauce made from grape jelly and chili sauce, which creates a sweet and tangy glaze coating the meatballs. The slow cooker method ensures the meatballs are heated through gently over three hours, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the surface. This dish is popular for parties and casual gatherings where meatballs served warm are convenient appetizers or snacks.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
30
Calories:
84 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% 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.