Raspberry Balsamic Crockpot Meatballs
This Raspberry Balsamic Crockpot Meatballs Recipe is sweet, savory, tangy, and so delicious! Simple to make, it’s perfect for appetizers and weeknight meals that everyone will adore.
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These frozen meatballs in the crockpot offer a slight twist on the classic recipe made with grape jelly. Every bit as tender and packed with flavor, they’re given extra oomph with the use of raspberry jam and Worcestershire sauce.
Cooked long and slow until they’re practically fall-apart tender, every bite bursts with sweet and spicy flavor! Plus, there’s really no cooking involved. Just combine the ingredients, and let your crockpot do the heavy lifting. What’s not to love?
Recipe Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions to make this crockpot meatball recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Meatballs – We use frozen turkey meatballs, but any frozen meatballs will work.
- Raspberry Jam – Make sure it’s seedless!
- Balsamic Vinegar – This helps tenderize the meatballs and adds a slightly tangy taste.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Adds tons of depth of flavor.
- Ground Ginger – Just a pinch adds a tanginess that pairs wonderfully with the sweet jam.
- Red Pepper Flakes – Add as little or as much as you like, depending on your spice preference.
How to Make Frozen Meatballs in a Crockpot
- Combine. Whisk the raspberry jam, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small pot.
2. Heat. Warm the mixture over medium heat until the jam is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
3. Cook. Grease a slow cooker with cooking spray, and add your frozen meatballs. Then, pour the sauce over the top, and gently stir to coat the meatballs completely.
4. Serve. Cover and cook until the meatballs are tender and cooked through. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
We love to serve this crockpot meatballs recipe as an appetizer with toothpicks. It’s so fun for parties! However, it also works well as a main course with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, balsamic Brussels sprouts, or broccoli!
How to Store
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To serve, warm them in the microwave, in a skillet over medium heat, or add them back to the crockpot set to “warm.” Feel free to add extra jam if the sauce becomes a bit too dry for your liking!
Common Questions
Yes, make sure to buy fully cooked meatballs. However, there’s no need to thaw them before combining the ingredients.
Most meatballs fall apart because they do not have enough binding agents, like eggs or breadcrumbs. However, because we’re used to pre-made meatballs, you won’t have that problem!
Yes, as long as they cook completely, it is safe to add raw meatballs to the sauce.
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Raspberry Balsamic Crockpot Meatballs Recipe
Equipment
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 2 lb (32 ounce) bag fully cooked frozen turkey meatballs
- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small soup pot over medium heat, whisk together the raspberry jam, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes. Cook on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes or until the preserves are melted and ingredients are combined. Remove from the heat.1 cup seedless raspberry jam, 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add the frozen meatballs.2 lb (32 ounce) bag fully cooked frozen turkey meatballs
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 – 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Make sure the meatballs are completely cooked through before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
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These are the perfect meatballs for dinner or heavy appetizers! The flavor is savory with a hint of heat (spice!) and sweet. Soooo good!!!