How to make Grape Jelly Meatballs? (Just 3 simple ingredients)

It might sound strange, but Grape Jelly Meatballs are quite delicious. I promise.

To make this delicious appetizer, which only requires three basic ingredients, you can guarantee that everyone will adore it.

Making Cocktail Meatballs ahead of time is a breeze when you use a slow cooker because all you need to do is place the ingredients inside and turn it on. Use prepackaged or handmade meatballs.

How to Make Meatballs with Grape Jelly

This is the simplest homemade appetizer recipe there ever was, yet you’ll get the most comments for it since these bite-sized morsels are so unbelievably delicious! They keep pulling me back for more.

If Making Homemade Meatballs:

1. Prepare and bake the meatballs in accordance with the instructions provided in the recipe you are using.
2. Put all of the ingredients into the slow cooker.
3. Prepare as directed in the recipe below.

If Using Frozen Meatballs:

Check the label on the bag of frozen meatballs to be sure it says they are cooked through.

1. Put all of the ingredients into the slow cooker. Frozen meatballs may be added to the dish.
2. Prepare as directed in the recipe below.

This recipe can easily be scaled up to accommodate a larger slow cooker if you have one (or the sauce can be doubled and you can add in some little smokies too).

If you keep a box of toothpicks close to the crockpot, you’ll find that you go through them rather rapidly.

Concerning the Condiment (Variations)

In most cases, there is no requirement for the sauce to be made thicker (and it does thicken some as it cools slightly or if you leave the lid off and keep them warm during a party).

You can make it thicker by combining cornstarch and water in equal amounts, then stirring some of that mixture into it.

This recipe can be altered slightly if desired; nevertheless, you will need a sweet component as well as a tangy one.

You can use apricot preserves, orange marmalade, canned cranberry sauce, raspberry preserves, or hot pepper jelly in place of grape jelly.

Alternately, you might use chili sauce or barbecue sauce in place of ketchup.

To Serve

Grape Jelly Meatballs can be an appetizer or served as a whole dinner.

1. Slider rolls or hoagie rolls.
2. Place on top of a bed of piping hot white rice and serve!
3. To complete the preparation of the sweet and sour meatball meal, sautéed bell peppers and onions should be added.

Leftovers/Make Ahead

Grape Jelly Meatballs are a wonderful recipe that can be prepared in advance or used for leftovers.

You may prepare them the day before, store them in the refrigerator for the night, and then reheat them in the slow cooker the next day.

In the event that you did not use lean ground beef, you will need to remove any excess fat that has risen to the surface. They are going to get even better! You may even freeze them for a stormy day! (Or for the next day of the game!)

• When it comes to storing, the FDA’s Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart recommends placing cooked meat dishes in the refrigerator for three to four days, while placing them in the freezer for two to three months. When freezing the sauce, be sure to choose a container that can be sealed, and give it some extra space so that it may expand.
• To reheat, take them out of the freezer the night before, let them defrost, and then either put them back in the slow cooker and let them reheat for another 2 to 3 hours, or put them in a pot on the stovetop, add a bit more ketchup or some chili sauce if you want, and heat till bubbly and hot! They are going to taste exactly as wonderful as they did the day that you cooked them, and most likely even better!

You will always be thankful that you have this dish stashed away in your back pocket because it is both simple and delectable.

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs or 48 small homemade meatballs
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• ¾ cup grape jelly

Instructions

1. If you are using raw meatballs, you need to cook them in accordance with the recommendations provided in the recipe.
2. Put the meatballs, ketchup, and grape jelly in the slow cooker on the lowest setting. Stir to mix.
3. Cook on low heat for three to four hours, or until the food is fully heated.N

Nutrition Information

Calories: 292 | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg