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A bowl overflowing with glistening Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, garnished with fresh parsley.

Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Sweet and tangy cranberry-glazed meatballs, perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare in a slow cooker for stress-free entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 2 lb frozen pre-cooked turkey meatballs

Sauce

  • 12 oz chili sauce 1 bottle
  • 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce 1 can
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl and microwave at 45-second intervals until just melted.
  • Whisk in the chili sauce, orange juice, and brown sugar until mostly smooth.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
  • Cook on LOW for 4 hours. Serve topped with parsley if desired.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, strain cranberry mixture after melting. Meatballs can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours.
Keyword Christmas finger food, easy Christmas recipes, holiday party appetizers