The Best Caramel Apple Sangria

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From the first time I took a sip of a Caramel Apple Sangria, while out to dinner with friends, I knew I had to recreate it at home. I literally couldn’t stop thinking about it.

I was so excited, not only did I nail it, I think this is the best sangria I have ever tasted! It tastes just like an Apple Pie!

I decided this was the perfect Thanksgiving Sangria to add to my Thanksgiving menu! My guests not only raved about my garlic butter turkey and side dishes but this cocktail was the hit of our Thanksgiving dinner!

Dip your glass in the delicious caramel dip and then top off your glass with the apple caramel sangria. You will not be disappointed.

Is it a cocktail or is it a dessert? It’s so delicious that it could be considered a dessert. We’ll never tell if you choose this delicious cocktail as your dessert of choice.

Apple pie sangria is the BEST cocktail recipe for the holidays or any cozy night at home! Apple sangria will become your favorite easy recipe to take to a party!

It may actually be the best wine cocktail recipe ever! Your friends will be begging you for this recipe.

My All-time Favorite Sangrias

• Moscato Sangria
• Rose Sangria with Summer Berries
• Blueberry Fruity Sangria Recipe

Ingredients

• Pinot Grigio
• Sparkling apple cider
• Pure maple syrup
• Red apples – cored and sliced
• Green apples – cored and sliced
• Caramel apple dip
• Sugar

Where can I find caramel apple dip?

It is usually sold in plastic containers in the refrigerated section in the produce section of your local grocer. It’s delicious for dipping apple slices in and of course, the rims of glasses!

What is the Best Wine to use for Sangria?

The best wines are dry to semi-sweet. Because of the addition of other sweeteners and fresh fruit, you want the wine to bring a dry crispness to the drink to balance the sweetness.

Pinot Grigio or a Sauvignon blanc is the perfect choice for this apple sangria as it’s a dry, semi-sweet white wine.

How to Make Sangria

1. Core each apple and slice lengthwise.
2. In a large pitcher, add the bottle of Pinot Grigio, sparkling apple cider, and pure maple syrup. Then, add the sliced apples and stir to combine.
3. To prepare the serving glasses for the apple sangria, dip the rim of each glass into the caramel apple dip.
   
4. Next, dip each rim into the sugar. Lastly, pour the sangria into each glass and serve.
   

Family Foodie Tips:

• Use the right wine: The best wines for sangria are dry to semi-sweet wines. For this recipe, we use Pinot Grigio, as it is a dry, semi-sweet white wine. We tend to use dry white wines in our sangria recipes, but for red wine sangrias, we recommend looking for Spanish wines like Grenache.
• Make it ahead of time: Simply make it a day or two in advance as instructed and keep it in the fridge. It will taste even better after it marinates.
• Apple cider vs. sparkling apple cider: If you cannot find sparkling apple cider, use regular apple cider and add ½ cup sparkling water. 
• What apples to use: Granny Smith and Red Delicious are always a good apple choices for this sangria recipe.
• Use pure maple syrup: Be sure to use pure maple syrup. The difference in flavor is noticeable!

What goes with sangria?

Enjoy any of these recipes with your cocktail:

• Caramel Apple Empanadas – the BEST pairing for this sangria recipe are our caramel apple empanadas! These little apple hand pies are scrumptious and will have you smiling with every bite.
• Candied Bacon – the sweet, savory and spiciness in this fun appetizer is a perfect balance for this sweet sangria.
• Baked Apple Pork Chops – the apple flavors in each recipe pair nicely together!
• Charcuterie Board – wine cocktails go great with charcuterie boards!

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Whether you’re looking for a wine cocktail for a party, or a fruity drink to enjoy at home, this recipe will become one of your new favorites!

More of the Best Apple Recipes

• Apple Galette Recipe (French Apple Tart)
• Ina Garten Apple Crisp
• Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples
• Sliced Baked Apples
• Deep Dish Apple Pie