Description
These Easy Fig Jam Meatballs are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for gatherings or as a hearty weeknight meal, they are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13-ounce) jar fig jam (we like Bonne Maman)
- 1 (12-ounce) jar Heinz chili sauce
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from 1 orange)
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen chicken, beef, or pork meatballs
- Orange zest, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In the base of a slow cooker, combine the fig jam, chili sauce, and fresh orange juice. Stir until well mixed.
- Add Meatballs: Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and toss them gently to coat with the sauce.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 hours, or until the meatballs are thoroughly heated and coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Top the meatballs with freshly grated orange zest for a burst of citrus flavor. Serve directly from the slow cooker, or arrange them on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- You can use homemade meatballs if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Party Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg