Description
Crockpot Apple Butter Bourbon Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for entertaining or as a comforting family dish. These tender meatballs are simmered in a rich sauce made from apple butter, bourbon, and barbecue sauce, creating a mouthwatering glaze that elevates any meal. With minimal prep time and effortless slow cooking, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve them warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a hearty main course. Your guests will be asking for the secret ingredient!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen cooked meatballs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together apple butter, barbecue sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours until heated through and bubbling.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg