Description
Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your guests at any gathering. These tender meatballs are cooked to perfection in a rich sauce made from apple butter, chili sauce, and spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that balances taste and convenience. Ideal for game days, family dinners, or festive occasions, they can be served as appetizers or over rice and mashed potatoes for a hearty main course. With minimal preparation required, just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. Enjoy these flavorful meatballs that are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. chili sauce
- 1 ½ cups apple butter
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. molasses
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 40 oz. frozen meatballs
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine chili sauce, apple butter, maple syrup, molasses, ground cloves, and cinnamon.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Add frozen meatballs and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use high-quality apple butter and chili sauce for the best flavor. Adjust spices according to your preference; adding nutmeg can enhance the flavor profile. Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizer options or over rice/mashed potatoes for a filling meal.