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Crockpot grape jelly meatballs coated in a sweet and savory sauce in a slow cooker.
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Grape Jelly Meatballs (Crockpot)

Sweet and savory crockpot meatballs made with grape jelly and barbecue sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe uses just a few ingredients and is perfect for parties, potlucks, or busy family dinners.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 32-ounce bag frozen, fully cooked meatballs
  • 1 18-ounce jar grape jelly
  • 1 18-ounce jar BBQ sauce

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare your slow cooker and ingredients as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Add the grape jelly and BBQ sauce to the slow cooker. Stir until mostly combined. Small pieces of jelly will dissolve as the sauce warms.
  4. Add the frozen, fully cooked meatballs to the slow cooker. Stir gently until the meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for about 3–4 hours or HIGH for about 1–2 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking to keep the sauce evenly mixed.
  6. The meatballs are ready when they are heated evenly throughout with no cold centers and the sauce appears smooth and glossy.
  7. Stir gently before serving. If serving for a gathering, keep the slow cooker on LOW to hold warm and stir occasionally.

Notes

  • Use frozen, fully cooked meatballs for correct timing and safe results.
  • Stir once or twice during cooking to keep the sauce smooth and evenly coated.
  • Meatballs are ready when heated through with no cold centers and sauce appears smooth and glossy.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a small splash of warm water to loosen it.
  • Allow leftovers to cool slightly, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave, stovetop, or slow cooker on LOW, stirring occasionally, until evenly warmed throughout.