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Apple Butter BBQ Meatballs

Apple Butter BBQ Meatballs


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Juicy cocktail meatballs get a fall-inspired glaze with the perfect blend of sweet apple butter and tangy-smoky BBQ sauce. They’re sticky, saucy, and ideal for game day snacking or cozy autumn gatherings — no fork required.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb frozen cocktail meatballs (or homemade)

1 cup apple butter

1 cup BBQ sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ tsp smoked paprika


Instructions

Make sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, combine apple butter, BBQ sauce, vinegar, and paprika. Stir over medium heat until smooth and warm.

Add meatballs: Stir in meatballs, cover, and simmer 15–20 min until heated through and coated in sauce.

Serve: Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties, or plate immediately.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 240 / Serving
  • Fat: 10g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 28g / Serving
  • Protein: 10g / Serving