Irresistible Instant Pot® Meatball Recipe!

A twist on the grape jelly cocktail meatballs that everybody loves. This recipe uses apricot preserves, but feel free to use grape, orange marmalade, or even cranberry sauce – they’re all delicious! Try different flavors of barbecue sauce too! These make the perfect party appetizer, especially when you’re low on time!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(12 ounce) jarapricot preserves

  • 1(12 ounce) bottlehickory-flavored barbecue sauce

  • ¼cupwater

  • ½teaspooncrushed red pepper

  • 24ouncesfrozen cocktail-size meatballs

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and crushed red pepper and whisk together. Add meatballs and stir to coat.

  2. Close and lock the lid; turn venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  4. Arrange meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
71mg
24%
Sodium
592mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
17%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
29g
Protein
15g
Vitamin C
5mg
23%
Calcium
48mg
4%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
355mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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