Refreshing Honey Crisp Apple Sangria Recipe is Perfect for Fall

Fall is a favorite time of year for me and one reason is because the apples are in harvest! If you are an apple lover, then you know that fresh, crisp apples make all of the difference in a recipe or to enjoy by themselves. Sipping on a refreshing apple sangria is a tasty and relaxing way to enjoy the fall harvest foods too. This delicious recipe was shared with us by our friends at Venetian Decor. For a seasonal favorite, intertwine a honey crisp apple sangria with a comforting fall meal.

HONEY CRISP APPLE SANGRIA Recipe

Ingredients:

· 2 honeycrisp apples
· 1 750-milliliter bottle un-oaked Chardonnay
· ½ cup peach schnapps
· ¼ cup orange blossom honey
· 2 oranges, 1 quartered
· 1 lemon, quartered
· 1 lime, quartered
· 2 cinnamon sticks
· 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger
· 3 whole cloves
· 2 tablespoons sugar
· ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
· Ice
· Club soda

Directions:

1. Peel, core and chop one of the apples.
2. In a bowl, combine the Chardonnay, schnapps and honey. Add the quartered orange, lemon, lime, cinnamon sticks, chopped apple, ginger and cloves and refrigerate overnight. (If you don’t want to wait that long at least give it 4 hours).
3. Strain the sangria into a pitcher. Peel, core and finely chop the remaining apple. Peel, section and chop the remaining orange. Mix the apple and orange in a bowl.
4. On a small plate, blend the sugar and cinnamon. Moisten the rims of wine glasses and dip in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
5. Fill the glasses with ice. Pour in the sangria until three-quarters full.
6. Top with a splash of club soda.
7. Garnish with a spoonful of the chopped apple and orange.