Description
Raspberry Pepper Glaze Meatballs bring sweet and spicy excitement to classic appetizers. Tangy raspberries mingle with zesty pepper, creating an irresistible sauce that elevates tender meatballs into a crowd-pleasing sensation you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 48 frozen meatballs (Italian or Swedish style)
Sauces and Jellies:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) chili sauce
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) raspberry jam
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) red pepper jelly
Liquid Component:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) orange juice
Instructions
- Meticulously arrange the frozen meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even heat distribution.
- Create a vibrant glaze by combining of chili sauce, of raspberry jam, of red pepper jelly, and of freshly squeezed orange juice directly in the slow cooker.
- Carefully fold the ingredients together using a silicone spatula, gently rotating the meatballs to ensure each piece is thoroughly and uniformly coated with the glossy, tangy sauce.
- Select the cooking temperature: for a quicker preparation, set the slow cooker to HIGH and allow the meatballs to simmer for 2-3 hours; alternatively, for a more gradual infusion of flavors, choose the LOW setting and cook for 4-5 hours.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, delicately stir the meatballs to redistribute the reduced, intensified glaze, guaranteeing every morsel is glistening with the sweet and spicy sauce.
- Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, spooning any remaining glaze over the top, and present immediately while the dish is piping hot for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Perfectly balance sweet and spicy flavors with this unique raspberry and pepper glaze that transforms ordinary frozen meatballs into a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Slow cooking allows the meatballs to absorb the rich, tangy sauce, creating a deeply infused and mouthwatering dish that’s both easy and impressive.
- Versatile recipe works great for game day, holiday parties, or casual gatherings, taking minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor impact.
- Red pepper jelly adds a subtle kick that elevates the sweetness of raspberry jam, creating a complex and addictive glaze that keeps guests coming back for more.
- Pro tip: Gently stir meatballs during cooking to ensure every bite is coated with the vibrant, glossy sauce for maximum taste and visual appeal.
- Enjoy straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish, making this recipe perfect for potlucks, buffets, or relaxed entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg