Spicy Apple Cranberry Little Smokies Recipe

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.

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.

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. 

• Author: Jessica Pinney
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 5 mins
• Yield: 15 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Cuisine: American

Print Recipe

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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

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

Nutrition

• Calories: 333