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  1. Wednesday, January 8, 2014

    Gram’s Super Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    I wish you all could have known Gram Maynard. She was one of those truly good people that you only come across a few times in your life and I am grateful every day that I had the chance to know her. Gram didn’t cook very much, but, despite that fact, some of my favorite recipes and kitchen tips came from her. Today I’m going to share one of those recipes because we had it on New Year’s Eve and, along with inspiring fond memories, it is simple and delicious and needs to be shared!

    gram's super easy sweet & sour meatballs from @janemaynard

    This is one of those recipes that almost isn’t a recipe because it is THAT EASY. These meatballs are perfect for parties and for watching football games. Or, in Gram’s case, Red Sox games!

    gram's super easy sweet & sour meatballs from @janemaynard

    Gram's Super Easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs
     
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    From Barbara “Gram” Maynard
    Author:
    Recipe type: Main Dish, Beef
    Ingredients
    • 1 package frozen cooked meatballs (between 20-30 ounces)
    • 1 12-ounce jar Heinz chili sauce
    • 12 ounces grape jelly (yeah, I know, it maybe sounds weird, but it tastes amazing!)
    • Cayenne pepper (optional)
    Instructions
    1. In a large sauce pan, mix together the chili sauce and grape jelly. Place over medium-high heat and add meatballs. Bring to an almost boil (will be spluttering, so you will need to stir regularly), then reduce heat to a simmer (medium or medium-low) and cook until meatballs are hot.
    2. Gram never did this, but if you’d like a bit more heat to the meatballs, sprinkle a bit of cayenne pepper in at the end to taste.
    3. See Comment #3 below for crockpot directions!

     

    gram's super easy sweet & sour meatballs from @janemaynard

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