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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs: Sweet and Savory Crowd-Pleaser Tips

Grape Jelly Meatballs are a deliciously sticky and savory appetizer that combines sweet grape jelly with tangy BBQ sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 24 oz Frozen Meatballs A convenient main protein source.
For the Sauce
  • 12 oz BBQ Sauce Feel free to use homemade or sugar-free.
  • 12 oz Grape Jelly Can substitute with raspberry preserves for variation.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grape Jelly Meatballs
  1. Begin by spraying the inside of your Crockpot with cooking oil and lay your frozen meatballs evenly at the bottom.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine your BBQ sauce with grape jelly and whisk until smooth.
  3. Carefully pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently turn them to ensure even coating.
  4. Cover the Crockpot and set it to Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2-3 hours without lifting the lid.
  5. Check the sauce consistency; if too thin, remove the lid and switch to High for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Serve the Grape Jelly Meatballs directly from the Crockpot as appetizers or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, ensure even coating of the sauce on meatballs and resist lifting the lid while cooking. Adjust cooking times based on your crockpot model.

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