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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Grape Jelly Meatballs

These Grape Jelly Meatballs combine sweet and savory flavors into a delicious dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags frozen cooked bite-size Italian meatballs about 1/2 ounce each; do not thaw
  • 1 bottle chili sauce such as Heinz (1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 jar Concord grape jelly such as Smucker’s (heaping 1 cup)
  • finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the frozen meatballs, chili sauce, and grape jelly in a slow cooker. Stir to combine and coat the meatballs with sauce.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. For a thicker sauce, uncover the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes and stir occasionally.
  4. If serving from the slow cooker, turn to the warm setting. Otherwise, transfer the meatballs to a serving dish.
  5. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or minced garlic for extra flavor. These meatballs are perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

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