Apple Pie Sangria
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This Apple Pie Sangria is like sipping on a slice of homemade apple pie. Made with apple cider, caramel vodka, and crisp white wine, this fall sangria is a delicious way to savor the flavors of the season.
Apple Pie Sangria:
As you may have noticed, sangria is among my favorite libations to create. (You can find all of my recipes here.) The first time I remember having really good sangria was back when I lived in Philly.
Ever since then I’ve been hooked on the stuff and will come up with any excuse to make it. It’s the perfect beverage for a party since large quantities can be made in advance. Plus, it’s fancy without being fussy. That’s my kind of beverage.
In this post, I’m adding to my every growing list of sangria recipes with this Apple Pie Sangria!
During the fall, I love making sangria with fresh apple cider and spices. Drinking it is like a slice of heaven on earth.
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- Harvest Apple Mule
How to Make Apple Pie Sangria:
I’m calling this Apple Pie Sangria because it includes all of the flavors we love in traditional apple pie (sans the crust). To bring in those classic apple pie spices, I make my own Apple Pie Spice Simple Syrup. It might sound complicated, but let me assure you, it’s not. It’s just your basic simple syrup recipe with spices added. That’s it.
I have a full post dedicated to my simple syrup recipes if you want to read more about them and how to use them. You can find that HERE.
Having the spices in the syrup allows them to easily incorporate into the cold beverage. Otherwise they would clump up or float to the top, and that would not be good.
To complete the delicious fall flavors in this sangria, I used a new salted caramel vodka that I picked up at the liquor store. It adds another layer of flavor to this cocktail that’s just perfect. You can certainly use regular caramel vodka if that’s what you have on hand.
Also, you noticed I used a lemon but the recipe calls for an orange. While a lemon certainly works, I recommend an orange. I just happened to have a lemon on hand when I prepared this.
And that’s it! A few special and unique touches make this a delightful sangria for fall. Whip this up on a Thursday night, and you’ll be set to enjoy it all weekend. You’re welcome. You can find the full details on this Apple Pie Sangria in the printable recipe card below.
Yep, it’s that simple. It looks pretty, too. You can use whatever glass you’d like, but I think it’s fitting to serve it up in copper mugs garnished with a cinnamon stick. It’s fall perfection.
Cheers, friends!
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Apple Pie Sangria Recipe:
Apple Pie Sangria
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Pie Spice Simple Syrup
Sangria
- 1 green apple cored and cubed
- 1 red apple cored and cubed
- 1 pear cored and cubed
- 1/2 orange cut into small wedges
- 1 750 ml bottle Pinot Grigio or you favorite mild white wine
- 1 cup salted caramel vodka or caramel vodka
- 3 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple pie spice simple syrup
- 2 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by baking your Apple Pie Spice Simply Syrup. Combine water, sugar, and spices in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and a thicker syrup forms. Chill and store in the refrigerator until use.
- In a large pitcher, add the apple cubes, pear cubes, and orange wedges. Top with wine, vodka, apple cider, and apple pie spice simple syrup.
- Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Stir before serving.
This was lovely! It may be my new fall go-to! Thanks.
Yay!! Love hearing that! Thank you, Mary!
xo Michael
Thank you SO much for sharing. I’m whipping up a batch for our Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow. How do you think using apple vodka instead of carmel vodka would work? Thanks!
I think that would be fine.
xo Michael
Thank you SO much for sharing. I’m whipping up a batch for our Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow. How do you think using apple vodka instead of carmel vodka would work? Thanks!
Hi Michael! Going to make this as welcome cocktail for my yearly Octoberfest! For simplicity sake, Would Apple pie spice work? Thank you! LOVE your style!
hi. please look at your “print” for this recipe. 2 lines go into the middle of the second page…please fix…like my ty it recipes to be on 1 sheet of paper. thanks
Would this also be good served warm like hot apple cider?
I wouldn’t recommend that, but you’re welcome to try.
xo Michael
any advice on doubling or tripling this recipe? Looks delicious!!!
It should work fine. Just double or triple all of the ingredients.
xo Michael
Oh my, amazingly yummy
i served this for my bunco group for November — it was a hit. Thank you MIchael! It’s a really yummy recipe and so perfect for the season.
I’m so happy you and your group enjoyed the recipe. Cheers!
xo Michael
Umm, yes please! One of my favorite drinks is a good sangria. Can’t wait to try this one.
I love your sangrias! I can’t wait to try this one!
Your deck is fabulous!!
You are the best – Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I can’t wait to try it and will be whipping up a batch this weekend. What a yummy way to welcome Fall!
Michael! I just found your blog yesterday — where have I been — living under a rock?! LOVE everything here. I’m reading and ABSORBING, oohhing, and aahhing…..can’t get enough! This Sangria looks fantastic — can’t wait to make it. Count one more fan here……thanks for sharing your gift of style — you are top shelf!
Debra, I can’t tell you how happy I am to have you following along. Yay! Better late, than never, right!? Thank you so much for you sweet compliments. Have fun exploring IBC. 🙂
xo Michael