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Cooked Peach Bourbon Meatballs served on a platter with a bourbon glaze

Peach Bourbon Holiday Party Meatballs

Sweet and tangy meatballs with a bourbon glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 appetizers
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 2 lbs frozen homestyle meatballs Can also use homemade meatballs
Sauce
  • 1 cup peach preserves or peach jam Use good preserves for bright peach flavor
  • 1/2 cup bourbon Bourbon quality affects aroma
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose a BBQ sauce you enjoy
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Fresh garlic yields bigger flavor
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes Optional; adjust to taste
  • chopped parsley or green onions Optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk peach preserves, bourbon, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, Dijon, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl until smooth and glossy.
  2. Place the frozen meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over them and gently stir to coat each piece.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens.
  2. Alternatively, warm the sauce in a large skillet, add meatballs, and simmer on low about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serving
  1. Plate warm and sprinkle with chopped parsley or sliced green onions.
  2. For parties, keep the slow cooker on low to hold them warm.

Notes

Time-saver: Use frozen meatballs straight from the bag; they heat well in the slow cooker. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes.