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Sweet & Spicy Meatballs: A Delicious Peach Habanero Twist

Old-fashioned Sweet & Spicy Meatballs taken up a notch! You may know it as the one people bring in a crockpot to your Super Bowl party, however, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for any gathering. With our upgrade, they'll be famous beyond your family!
Our new and improved recipe swaps plain peach jam for our Peach Habanero pepper jelly. This simple change adds a delightful kick, making the recipe irresistible to family and friends alike.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Prebaked Meatballs 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Jar 12 oz of Texas Pepper Jelly’s Peach Habanero Pepper Jelly Other flavors can be used
  • 1 Bottle 21 oz Craig’s BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp Powdered cloves
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • dash Salt
  • dash Pepper
  • 3 dozen Meatballs (cooked) we used a blend of ground meats

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Baking Pan
  • 1 Oven Slow-cooker or Air Fryer (adjust time as necessary)
  • 1 Set of Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Spoon
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Meatball Recipe Sauce
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the Peach Habanero pepper jelly, Craig's BBQ Sauce, powdered cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend well using a whisk—no electric mixer needed. The combination of these ingredients creates a sauce that is both sweet and spicy, with the Peach Habanero jelly adding a unique flavor that elevates the dish.
  2. Baked Meatballs
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prebake the meatballs in the oven for about 10 minutes on a baking sheet to ensure they are nearly cooked. Place the baked meatballs in a large baking pan—large enough for the balls to not sit on each other, but small enough to have them well-coated with sauce. Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs to glaze them evenly. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350°F (175°C) or until the internal temp of meatballs reaches 165°F.
  3. Serve and Enjoy
    Serve the meatballs with a box of toothpicks and a large spoon. These easy meatballs taste even better the next day, though they rarely last that long! This dish is perfect for parties, or as a delightful dinner served over rice.

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