Description
Crockpot Apple Butter Bourbon Meatballs are a mouthwatering fusion of savory and sweet, making them the perfect dish for any occasion. These tender meatballs are coated in a rich sauce made from apple butter, bourbon, and barbecue sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests. Simply toss frozen cooked meatballs into the crockpot, pour over the delicious sauce, and let it simmer to perfection. Whether served as an appetizer at your next gathering or as a main course for dinner, these meatballs are sure to be a hit.
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 frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Pour sauce over 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.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg