Grape Jam and Chili Sauce Meatballs

I see a lot of recipes out there using grape jelly and that is why in our recipe, we are strictly using grape jam to help you make a delicious perfect appetizer you will always enjoy. So, let’s see how to prepare this awesome Grape Jam and Chili Sauce Meatballs.

Whether you want to enjoy with your family, and friends, or for a party, this is a perfect recipe that will go along with you to the very end of the process. It is easy and simple to make.

Even before that, I want to be very specific about why I am using grape jam and not grape jelly in this recipe.

• Grape Jam – this jam is made from grapefruits that are crushed so the texture is thicker and the flavor is richer.
• Grape Jelly – made from grape juice only. In this case, the fruit is not crushed but juiced. It is smoother and has a clearer consistency than the grape jam.

Using grape jam in this recipe will make a great pair with the chili sauce meatballs giving it a more depth and natural sweetness that is sticker and tangy.

Grape Jam and Chili Sauce Meatballs

This is a recipe that will be a game-changer in your world of appetizers. The process of making it is not only fun but something you will enjoy.

Ingredients

This recipe uses only 3 main ingredients. Of course, you may choose to flavor with other ingredients that you may want. The main ingredients include:

Grape Jam

As mentioned, this is an ingredient that you get from whole crushed grapefruit. If you are new to the process of making, it is easy and simple. Of course, you can prepare this beforehand or go for store-bought options so that when they are ready, you can use them in your grape jam and chili sauce meatballs recipe.

How to Make Grape Jam

This is a simple way to make your grape jam at home:

Ingredients

• 2 – 3 cups of grapes (stems removed and washed)
• Sugar to taste

Instructions

1. Put your grapes in a large pot and crush/mash them. You can use a potato masher or fork.
2. Add sugar and mix them thoroughly well.
3. Cook them over a medium heat while stirring until the mixture is thick.
4. Cool and transfer to a clean jar, then store in your refrigerator for the next recipe.

Meatballs

Now you have your jam ready. The next step is the meatballs. In my case, I would go for the ready options on the market. You can choose ground beef, ground chicken, ground pork meatballs, or any option that you like.

Chili Sauce

Making your own chili sauce is as easy as making grape jam. So, you can choose to use the store-bought options or make one at home.

How to Make Chili Sauce at Home

This is how you can make your chili sauce for your recipe at home. It is easy – just like making grape jam.

Ingredients

• Red chilies
• Vinegar
• Salt
• Water

Instructions

1. Add all your ingredients to the blender (red chilies, vinegar, salt, and water) and blend them until they are smooth.
2. Adjust to suit your preference by adding water and salt as you taste until you have a perfect chili sauce.
3. Put them in a clean jar and refrigerate.

You now have the main ingredients that you need to make your final recipe.

Grape Jam and Chili Sauce Meatballs Recipe

This is an easy recipe to make your perfect treat of grape jam and chili sauce meatballs. One thing about this recipe is that it uses only three ingredients making it easy for anyone to implement at home.

• Servings: 25
• Course: Appetizer
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Diet: Gluten-Free
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 cup of grape jelly
• 25 fully cooked frozen meatballs
• 1 cup of chili sauce

Instructions

1. Mix grape jelly and chili sauce in a medium bowl.
2. Add meatballs and mix them thoroughly – stirring until every meatball is coated in sauce.
3. Cook for about 2 hours on a high heat of the slow cooker.
4. Turn the slow cooker to the warm settings and continue until they are ready to serve.

Nutritional Facts

These are the nutritional facts for 1 meatball of about 14.2g (1).

• Calories – 45
• Total Carbs – 1.3g
• Dietary Fiber – 0.2g
• Total Fats – 3.5g
• Saturated Fats – 1.3g
• Sodium – 85mg
• Calcium – 0.3%
• Iron – 1%

When making your own recipe, you can, of course, alter the ingredients as you would want them to taste. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments about your final outcome to also help us improve where we think we can and for other readers to make the best of this recipe.

Sources

1. Meatballs W/Grape Chili Sauce (n.d., nutritionix.com).

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