Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs
Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering or family dinner. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender meatballs coated in a luscious apple butter sauce that’s both tangy and sweet. With minimal preparation time, you can set this dish in your slow cooker and spend your day enjoying the company of friends or family. Whether served as a hearty meal over rice, paired with mashed potatoes, or enjoyed as a delightful appetizer at parties, these meatballs are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 oz. chili sauce (avoid sriracha)
- 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 (precooked)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine the chili sauce, apple butter, maple syrup, molasses, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce and gently toss until they are fully coated.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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