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Autumn Harvest Sangria Recipe

Autumn Harvest Sangria Recipe: Easy, Refreshing Twist for Fall

Enjoy a delightful Autumn Harvest Sangria, a perfect fall drink packed with seasonal flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine Bevillage, fall
Servings 6 glasses
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large pitcher or punch bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Liquid Base

  • 1 bottle dry red wine e.g., Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Rioja
  • ½ cup apple cider or substitute with apple juice
  • ¼ cup brandy or substitute with cognac or dark rum
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or adjust with honey or agave nectar

For the Fresh Fruit

  • 1 large apple e.g., Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji, cored and chopped
  • 1 large pear e.g., Bartlett or Bosc, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 large orange thinly sliced into rounds

For Spices & Garnish

  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3-4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise optional
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Begin by thoroughly washing all your fresh fruit.
  • Carefully core and chop your apple and pear into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine your chopped apples, pears, and cranberries. Add the orange slices.
  • Pour in the full bottle of dry red wine, followed by the apple cider, brandy, and maple syrup. Stir gently.
  • Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and optional star anise to the pitcher and stir.
  • Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Before serving, give the sangria a final stir and ladle into individual glasses.

Notes

The sangria is best when allowed to chill for 4-8 hours for optimal flavor development.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Autumn Harvest Sangria, fall sangria, refreshing drink, sangria recipe, seasonal drink
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