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Spicy Apple Cranberry Little Smokies Recipe

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Jessica Pinney

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Dec. 20, 2016

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Mar. 7, 2024
Apple Cranberry lil' smokie sausages stacked on a small white plate in front of apple jelly and canned cranberry sauce.

Is it really Christmastime if you haven’t had any little smokies yet?

I don’t think so.

To officially kick off the holiday, I made a batch of this classic appetizer but added a holiday twist by covering them in a spicy apple cranberry sauce.

Close up of apple cranberry lil' smokies sitting in front of apple jelly and cranberry sauce.

To make the sauce, I used apple jelly, canned jellied cranberry, and some spicy BBQ sauce (to add a little kick).

When I made the first batch, I wasn’t really sure how they would turn out…

After they simmered a few hours, I dipped my toothpick in and picked up one of the juicy little guys.

Close up of a toothpick holding a single apple cranberry lil smokie in front a crock pot full of them.

I bit into it and….OH MY GOSH…it was sooooo delicious! Just bursting with flavor!

With a 5 minute prep, easy crock pot cooking, and flavor explosion, I think these little smokies are my new favorite holiday party appetizer!

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Spicy Apple Cranberry Little Smokies Recipe

An easy holiday appetizer made in the crock pot, Lil smokies sausages with cranberry sauce, apple jelly, and spicy bbq sauce. 
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Make apple cranberry little smokies in the crock pot for a Christmas appetizer.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 3 hours hrs
Total Time: 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 4 14 oz Packages of Little Smokies
  • 1 14 oz Can Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 Cup Apple Jelly
  • 1/4 Cup Spicy BBQ Sauce, I used Stubb’s
  • 1/4 Cup White Vinegar

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in your crock pot. Give it a good stir.
  • Cook on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal (17%)
Author: Jessica Pinney
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2 responses

  1. Felicia Tripkos
    December 23, 2018

    5 stars
    Just made this recipe for an early Christmas get together. It was excellent, just the right amount of sweet and spicey with a little tang. They were devoured, not one lil smokie left! Quite a few people were wanting the recipe.
    Thanks for sharing your recipe, it’s my new go to for this dish!!

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    1. Jessica Pinney
      December 23, 2018

      Thank you for the compliment, Felicia. I am so glad everyone at your party enjoyed them. Merry Christmas!

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