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The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Totally Change The Way You Make Meatballs
By Stacie Adams
If your go-to meatball recipe feels a little ho-hum lately, you can elevate its flavor by adding grape jelly to give it a hint of sweetness.
Grape jelly and meatballs have been a popular hors d'oeuvre option for many years, as a 1967 meatball recipe featured a sauce consisting of grape jelly, hot sauce, and lemon juice.
Other flavors, like strawberry and cherry, are too tart, while peach jelly is a touch too sweet. Grape offers a less intense sweetness that pairs better with savory dishes.
If you're looking for something to serve alongside, or even with, your grape jelly meatballs, rice is the perfect vehicle to soak up the delicious grape jelly sauce on meatballs.
Hawaiian rolls also make a great accompaniment to cocktail meatballs, as they allow friends and family to make their own sliders for a more hearty meal.