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Easy Caramel Apple Sangria Recipe with Cinnamon Sticks

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This crowd-pleasing caramel apple sangria with cinnamon sticks is the perfect fall cocktail. It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep and is ideal for dinner parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple brandy or calvados
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) caramel sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples
  • 4–5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 orange, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • Extra apple slices for garnish (optional)
  • Extra cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
  • Caramel drizzle for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the cinnamon-apple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the fruit: Wash and slice apples into thin rounds or small wedges. Toss with a splash of apple cider vinegar to prevent browning. Slice orange and lemon into thin rounds.
  3. Combine the base: In a large pitcher, pour the entire bottle of white wine. Add the apple brandy and the cooled cinnamon-apple syrup. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to combine.
  4. Add the caramel: Drizzle in the 1/4 cup (60 ml) caramel sauce. Stir gently until mostly incorporated.
  5. Layer in the fruit and spices: Add the apple slices, citrus slices, and remaining 2-3 cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Gently press them down with a spoon so they are submerged.
  6. Chill and rest: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4-6 hours or overnight.
  7. Serve: Give the pitcher a gentle stir. Fill glasses with ice (optional). Ladle the sangria into glasses, making sure each serving gets some fruit and a cinnamon stick. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top if desired. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Notes

Don’t boil the syrup; a gentle simmer is all you need. Use a dry white wine to balance the sweetness. Slice fruit thin for better flavor infusion. Let the sangria rest overnight if possible for the best flavor. For a crowd, you can strain the sangria before serving. The cinnamon-apple syrup can be doubled and kept in the fridge for a week.

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