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Homemade grape jelly meatballs coated in a glossy dark sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of coarse salt, served in a white bowl.

Grape Jelly Meatballs

These Grape Jelly Meatballs are the ultimate no-fuss party appetizer made with just three ingredients frozen meatballs, grape jelly, and chili sauce. Toss everything in a crockpot and let it cook into a sweet, tangy glaze that’s always a crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Stovetop Option 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 240kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best grape jelly meatballs, Grape Jelly Meatballs, Grape jelly meatballs 3 ingredients, Grape jelly meatballs chili sauce, Grape jelly meatballs crockpot, Meatballs with grape jelly and BBQ sauce, Welch's grape jelly meatballs
Cost: $13

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker (Or large pot for stovetop use)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring the sauce)
  • 1 Can opener (Optional, if needed for sauce)
  • 1 Serving spoon (Or toothpicks for serving)

🛒 Ingredients

  • 32 oz Frozen meatballs - Any variety – beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 12 oz Chili sauce - Heinz or store brand
  • 16 oz Grape jelly - Sugar-free version recommended

📋 Instructions

  • Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker
  • Mix grape jelly and chili sauce in a separate bowl
    Thick grape jelly sauce being poured over meatballs in a crockpot, coating them in a glossy glaze, ready to slow cook for a homemade appetizer.
  • Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat
  • Cook on low heat for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally
    Steaming grape jelly meatballs simmering in a black crockpot, coated in thick, glossy sauce, with a cozy kitchen setting in the background.
  • Keep warm and serve with toothpicks

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.3mg