SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS

SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS

SWEET AND SPICY MEATBALLS

Sauce

1 cup red hot jalapeno jelly

2/3 cup apple juice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 pounds store-bought fully cooked meatballs

directions

Heat meatballs according to the instructions on the package.

Sauce

In large saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients.  Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. 

Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium-low heat 5-7 minutes until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Heat meatballs

(I like Italian seasoned)

place frozen meatballs in baking dish

heat according to the instructions on package

(thoroughly heated in center)

In a large saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients

stirring constantly until thickened

Add meatballs to sauce, stir to coat.  Reduce heat to med- low for 5-7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Note:  If planning to make a large amount for a party, I would place heated meatballs in a chafing dish and cover with the sauce and gently stir to coat.  Keep heat on low and they will be just right by the time your guests arrive.