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Caramel Apple Cider Sangria

Fall is officially here, and with it comes all the cozy, spiced drinks that make chilly afternoons feel magical. I recently experimented with a twist on traditional sangria, and the result is this caramel apple cider sangria — a drink that tastes like autumn in a glass.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or bowl
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Citrus Zester or Peeler (optional)
  • Glasses

Ingredients
  

For the Sangria

  • 4 cups apple cider I love using fresh-pressed if you can!
  • 1 bottle 750ml dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup caramel syrup plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1 pear thinly sliced
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 –4 whole cloves

For Serving / Garnish

  • Apple slices
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Caramel drizzle

Instructions
 

Step 1 — Prepare the Fruit

  • Wash the apple, pear, and orange thoroughly.
  • Thinly slice each fruit. Aim for about 1/8-inch thick slices so they infuse the sangria evenly.
  • Pro tip: Remove any seeds from the apple and pear slices — they can add a bitter note if left in.

Step 2 — Mix the Base

  • In a large pitcher, pour in 4 cups of apple cider.
  • Add the entire bottle of dry white wine and 1/2 cup brandy.
  • Stir gently to combine.

Step 3 — Sweeten with Caramel

  • Drizzle 1/4 cup caramel syrup into the pitcher.
  • Stir slowly until the caramel is fully incorporated.
  • Pro tip: Don’t stir too vigorously — you don’t want the wine to foam or the fruit to break apart.

Step 4 — Add Fruit and Spices

  • Drop in the sliced apples, pears, and oranges.
  • Add 2 cinnamon sticks and 3–4 whole cloves.
  • Gently press the fruit down with a spoon so it’s partially submerged.

Step 5 — Chill and Infuse

  • Cover the pitcher and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally 4–6 hours.
  • Pro tip: The longer it chills, the more the fruit and spices infuse the sangria — overnight is perfect if you have time.

Step 6 — Serve and Garnish

  • Fill glasses with sangria, making sure each serving gets some fruit.
  • Garnish with an extra cinnamon stick, a few apple slices, and a drizzle of caramel over the top.
  • Enjoy immediately, or let guests add extra caramel to their taste!

Notes

Nutritional Value (per serving — approx. 1 cup)

  • Calories: ~190
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Sugars: 23g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Alcohol: ~12–14g
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