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Spicy Apple Cranberry Little Smokies Recipe

Posted by Jessica Pinney on December 20, 2016, last updated February 18, 2021

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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. 

  • Author: Jessica Pinney
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 mins
  • Yield: 15 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
Make apple cranberry little smokies in the crock pot for a Christmas appetizer.
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★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

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

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  1. Felicia Tripkos says

    December 23, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    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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    • Jessica Pinney says

      December 23, 2018 at 8:32 pm

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

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