Easy Light Caramel Apple Sangria with Cinnamon
A light and refreshing caramel apple sangria with cinnamon, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy evening. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is make-ahead friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup apple brandy or Calvados
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 3–4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
- Fresh apple slices for garnish (optional)
- Extra cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
- Star anise for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples, then slice into thin rounds or half-moons about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the caramel sauce and about 1/2 cup of the white wine until smooth.
- Pour the remaining wine into a large pitcher. Add the caramel-wine mixture, apple brandy, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Stir gently to combine.
- Add the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Stir gently again.
- Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4-6 hours, to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water or ginger ale.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice, making sure each glass gets some apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Garnish with fresh apple slices, extra cinnamon sticks, or star anise if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, chill the sangria for at least 4 hours. The flavors meld and improve over time. If you don’t have apple brandy, you can skip it, but it adds depth. For a non-alcoholic version, use non-alcoholic white wine or sparkling apple cider and apple juice instead of brandy. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days; add fresh sparkling water before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 30
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
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