Description
These Crock Pot Apple Jelly Meatballs are a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a hit at any gathering. Tender meatballs are coated in a luscious apple jelly sauce with a hint of chili and Dijon mustard, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Meatballs:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
Apple Jelly Sauce:
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 3/4 cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine apple jelly, chili sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until smooth and jelly is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Meatballs: Place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over meatballs, stir to coat evenly. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.
Notes
- You can use homemade meatballs if preferred—just brown them before adding to the slow cooker.
- For extra flavor, stir in a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Great for parties, potlucks, and game days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
