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Easy Caramel Apple Cider Sangria

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This Easy Caramel Apple Cider Sangria is a simple mix of apple cider, white wine, and brandy, sweetened with buttery caramel and infused with cinnamon and star anise. It’s the perfect fall drink for gatherings, offering a cozy, crowd-pleasing flavor that tastes like a caramel apple in liquid form.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (960 ml) apple cider
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) brandy
  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples, sliced or cubed
  • 2 large Bosc pears, sliced or cubed
  • 3–4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2–3 star anise pods (optional)
  • Club soda or ginger ale (optional, to top off)

Instructions

  1. Wash the apples and pears. Cut the apples into thin slices or small cubes. Core the pears and cut them into similar-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for color and texture.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour in the entire bottle of dry white wine. Add the apple cider and brandy. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.
  3. If the caramel sauce is thick, warm it in a small bowl in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until runny. Pour it into the pitcher and stir vigorously for about 30 seconds to fully dissolve the caramel.
  4. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise (if using), and all the chopped apples and pears. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the fruit to soak.
  6. When ready to serve, stir the sangria. Fill glasses or mason jars with ice. Pour the sangria over the ice, ensuring some soaked fruit is in each glass. Top with a splash of club soda or ginger ale if desired. Garnish with an extra cinnamon stick or fresh apple slice.

Notes

For best results, use apple cider (not apple juice) for a bolder flavor. The sangria needs at least 4 hours to chill and infuse; overnight is ideal. If making more than 24 hours in advance, remove cinnamon sticks and star anise after 12 hours to prevent overpowering flavors. Stir the caramel in thoroughly to avoid it sinking to the bottom. For a fizzy version, top with club soda or ginger ale just before serving.

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