Sometimes, one recipe's just not enough. Awhile back, I learned about Grape Jelly Meatballs, the best and easiest meatballs you'll ever make. After making them a hundred times over the past 2 years, I decided I was ready to switch up the recipe. This is a take off of that recipe, with a few new flavors added to the mix. These meatballs are sweet and robust, with a hint of asian flare. They are splendid as a party food or appetizer or as a main course served with rice and veggies.
Apricot BBQ Meatballs with Basil & Peanuts
1 C. of Apricot jelly
1 Small can of crushed pineapple
1 C. of BBQ sauce
1 Pinch of red chile flakes
1 Bag of traditional frozen meatballs (not italian flavored)
Basil, sliced thinly
Peanuts
Turn your crockpot to low heat. Add the apricot jelly, pineapple BBQ sauce and chile flakes. Stir to thoroughly combine. Add the meatballs and gently toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook on low heat until they are cooked through, up to 8 hours. Toss them a couple times so the meatballs soak up all that great flavor. To garnish sprinkle with basil and peanuts.
*You could use this sauce as a mild, sweet version of General Tso's chicken, especially for kids.
