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Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly Recipe

Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly is the ultimate easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Tender meatballs are smothered in a sweet and savory sauce made from grape jelly, chili sauce, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a simple, satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Serving dish or platter
  • Slow cooker
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper.
    combining-grape-jelly-chili-sauce-and-cayenne-pepper for well mixing of the flavours to make crockpot grape jelly meatballs
  • Cook the mixture over medium-high heat for 5–10 minutes until warmed through.
  • Place frozen or pre-cooked meatballs in the slow cooker.
    placing-pre-cooked-meatballs-in-the-slow-cooker neatly so that they absorb sauce equally
  • Pour the warm jelly mixture over the meatballs.
    pouring-the-warm-jelly-mixture-over-the-meatballs to add equal flavour and taste in each meatball
  • Stir to coat the meatballs evenly.
  • Cook on Low for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or main dish.
    serving-the-warm-on-a-white-plate for main course at the parties

Notes

  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste or add red pepper flakes for extra heat.