Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs
Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs are a delightful and effortless dish perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an exciting party. These tender meatballs are enveloped in a unique apple butter sauce that masterfully balances sweet and savory flavors, making them a standout addition to your meal rotation. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Serve these mouthwatering meatballs as an appetizer or over rice for a hearty meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: HIGH – 2.5–3 hours / LOW – 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Pour the chili sauce, apple butter, maple syrup, molasses, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon into the slow cooker, stirring until well combined.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce and gently toss to coat each one.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg