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Easy Caramel Apple Sangria with Cinnamon Sticks

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A quick and easy caramel apple sangria made with white wine, apple cider, caramel sauce, and cinnamon sticks. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s the perfect fall drink for weeknights or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large orange, thinly sliced
  • 3–4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1 star anise
  • For garnish: extra apple slices, additional cinnamon sticks, caramel drizzle, crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar for rimming glasses

Instructions

  1. Prep your fruit. Wash the apples and orange thoroughly. Core the apples and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons — about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the orange into thin rounds, then cut each round in half.
  2. Make the cinnamon sugar rim (optional but amazing). Mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon on a small plate. Run a cut lemon wedge or a little caramel sauce around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Set the glasses aside.
  3. Combine the liquids. In your large pitcher, pour in the entire bottle of white wine. Add the apple cider, caramel sauce, bourbon (if using), brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until the caramel and brown sugar are fully dissolved.
  4. Add the fruit and spices. Gently drop in the sliced apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and ground nutmeg. If using star anise, add it now. Stir everything together gently.
  5. Taste and adjust. Take a small sip and adjust sweetness, alcohol, or spice to your liking.
  6. Chill. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Serve. Fill rimmed glasses with ice. Give the sangria a good stir, then pour over ice. Make sure each glass gets some apple slices and an orange slice. Add a fresh cinnamon stick to each glass and drizzle extra caramel sauce on top if desired.

Notes

The sangria keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor improves after day one. Apples will start to soften after about 24 hours. For best results, chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Can be made non-alcoholic by substituting wine and bourbon with extra apple cider and sparkling apple juice or ginger ale.

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