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Glass of easy fall sangria over ice garnished with a rosemary sprig, cinnamon stick, and Honeycrisp apple slice
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Apple Cider Sangria with Pears

This pear apple cider sangria is made with dry white wine, apple cider, brandy, and honey, filled with sliced pears, Honeycrisp apples, oranges, and cinnamon sticks. It’s light, fruity, and full of cozy fall flavor, and it only gets better as it chills. Perfect as a fall sangria for Thanksgiving or a festive holiday sangria for Christmas.
Course Drinks
Cuisine hispanic, Latin, Mediterranean, spanish
Keyword alcohol, alcoholic, holiday
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle bottle dry white wine chilled
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice
  • 12 tablespoons honey to taste
  • 3 pears Bartlett or Anjou pears thinly sliced
  • 1 apple Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced (use only 4 slices for a lighter apple flavor)
  • 1 orange orange thinly sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick cinnamon sticks
  • Optional garnish: star anise fresh rosemary, or extra pear slices

Instructions

  • Add the sliced pears, apple slices, and orange slices to a large pitcher.
  • Pour in the wine, apple cider, brandy, and orange liqueur.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and mix well.
  • Add the cinnamon sticks.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
  • Right before serving, taste it. If it needs more sweetness, add a little more honey. If you want it lighter or juicier, add a splash more cider.
  • Serve over ice, if desired.

Notes

  • Pears: Bartlett and Anjou pears work well because they stay pleasantly sweet and soft without disappearing too fast.
  • Chill time: This sangria gets better as it sits, so chilling time helps a lot.
  • Wine: Use a crisp, dry white like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Sweetness: Start with 1 tablespoon of honey and add more after tasting.
  • Mocktail: Use white grape juice instead of wine, skip the brandy, and use orange juice.
  • Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Strain out the fruit after the first day to keep it fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg