{taste this} apple jelly meatballs

It's APPLE WEEK ... the perfect way to kick off Fall with all sorts of yummy treats and an apple craft or two!!  I have shared caramel apple munch mix and two adorable ways to package it for gift giving!!  Today, I've got a savory apple recipe to make in your crockpot!

I know I am not the only one who is obsessed with Fall ... the colors, the pumpkins, apples, cool weather, scarves and FOOTBALL!!  Now, I'm not going to fib ... I am not a huge football fan.  I can watch it.  But boy do I love football food!  Almost every Sunday we put together what we call a "football feast" with a few of our favorite munchies:  veggies and dip, fruit and fruit dip, cheese and crackers, buffalo chicken dip ... you know the drill.  We nibble for lunch and dinner and it makes for the perfect lazy Sunday afternoon!

And recently, I tried my aunt's recipe for sweet and savory apple jelly meatballs!  These are the yummiest thing to come out of my crock pot lately!  And they are beyond easy!!

So, let's get this touchdown dish started ... it's time to {taste this}!

Add all of the following to your crock pot:

• Two bags (about 25 oz. each) of frozen meatballs - beef, turkey, Italian, take your pick
• One 18 oz. jar of apple jelly
• One 14 oz. jar of pizza sauce
• One small bottle of ketchup

Simmer on low for about 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the jelly, pizza sauce and ketchup are completely mixed together and the meatballs are tender and hot in the center. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your crockpot.

These are so yummy ... just a smidge of sweetness from the jelly and a savory tomato based sauce.  Stick six meatballs in a toasted hot dog bun or sub roll and top with Parmesan cheese for easy breezy meatball subs for dinner!

I hope you're enjoying Apple Week ... I've got a yummy breakfast treat and a sweet no bake dessert coming up in the next few days, so get pickin' and peelin' those apples!  ;)

Check out the other apple awesomeness shared by the Delicious Dozen:

Keri at Shaken Together (me!!) :: Aimee at Shugary Sweets   

Jocelyn at Inside BruCrew Life :: Sally at Sally's Baking Addiction  

The 4 Sisters at Crumbs and Chaos :: Joan at Chocolate, Chocolate and More 

Carrie at Bakeaholic Mama :: Averie at Averie Cooks 

Crystal at A Pumpkin and a Princess :: Cassie at Bake Your Day  

Ali at Jam Hands :: The 6 Sisters at Six Sisters' Stuff 

Don't miss these fabulous all things apple pin boards:  apple a day & Applicious Goodies!

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