I have often associated sangria with summer. There is just something about that fruity sweet wine mixed with delicious liquor soaked fruit and screams outside summer party. As I stared at a bowl full of honeycrisp apples I knew I had to do something with them before they went to waste. I searched online and found a lovely Fall inspired sangria. It mixes deep fragrant flavors of cinnamon, ginger and cloves with light crisp citrus flavors. It would be perfect for a party or even to enjoy alone 
My favorite part of the sangria was munching on the apples that were left over. Amazing! The great thing about using honeycrisp apples is that they are crisp (the name really does fit the product), hold up great to soaking and still keep some of their natural sweetness. If you are planning a party I seriously recommend making this. I used one of my favorite unoaked chardonnays, Wishing Tree, but use whatever unoaked you prefer. In all honesty I cannot stand chardonnay unless it’s unoaked…there is just something about the buttery flavor of oaked chardonnay that I do not appreciate. I also find unoaked a bit more refreshing and crisp on the tongue. Enjoy!
Honeycrisp Apple Sangria:
2 Honeycrisp apples
One 750-milliliter bottle unoaked Chardonnay
1/3 C. peach Schnapps
1/4 C. pisco (I could not find this so I used a bit more peach schnapps)
1/4 C. honey (I used orange blossom)
2 oranges- 1 quartered
1 lemon – quartered
1 lime – quartered
2 cinnamon sticks
2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger
3 whole cloves
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
Ice
Club soda
Mint sprigs – for garnish (did not use)
Peel, core and chop one of the apples. In a bowl, combine the Chardonnay, Schnapps, pisco and honey. Add the quartered orange, the lemon, lime, cinnamon sticks, the chopped apple, ginger and cloves and refrigerate at least 4 hours. (I let mine sit overnight)
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.
On a small plate, blend the sugar and cinnamon. Moisten the rims of wine glasses and dip in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Fill the glasses with ice. Pour in the sangria until three-quarters full. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a spoonful of the chopped apple and orange and a mint sprig.
Should make around 5-6 cups of sangria.
Source: Adapted from Adam Seger & Food and Wine Magazine
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Your pics are really gorgeous! This looks so delicious. (Even though I don’t drink I can still appreciate the looks of an amazing drink, right?
) I love the cinnamon sugar on the rim, total genius!
Even if you don’t drink you can still admire
Your sangria looks so festive. Honeycrisp are my favorite apples!
I know honeycrisp are so the best!
Oh how I love sangria. And with the fall flavors, of man, this looks fantastic. I love all the fresh ingredients added!
I’m a huge fan of sangria too. I was so happy when I found a Fall recipe that would fit my favorite drink
This is my most favorite post of the day. LOVE sangria and this one is just perfect! Thanks for the idea.
Aww thanks! Drink up
It does a body great!
Even your drinks are deliciously sweet!
Well sweet is always good
Oh my goodness, that made my mouth water looking at that! I am ABSOLUTELY going to try this!
Fantastic! I hope you love it as much as I do
Lovely!!! I just looked at the clock and it’s currently happy hour. ;-D Maybe an apple sangria is in order, yes?
An apple sangria is always in order! Happy hour or no happy hour
Hehehe…
Yum! I love sangria but I have never had an autumn appropriate one before. It looks delicious, and your pictures are fantastic! I too enjoy an unoaked chardonnay and I cannot wait to try this recipe:)
Well when you come visit I will make it for you
Then we can drink our Bitch Bubbly…oh yeah!!!
That looks delicious! Great way to use some fall apples.
I know! Fall apples always seem to pile up…now I found a great use:)
Love all the recent boozie posts. I don’t drink but I forwarded them to friends who do! – mary
Haha I just realized I have done a lot of boozie posts lately…whoops
Thanks for passing them along!
You made this look so beautiful!
Thanks!
Looks delicious and your pics are terrific!
Thanks! Tell Foodgawker my pictures look great….they seem to keep turning me down…lol.
I’m so glad the little girl you nanny for likes it.
She is such a little reader….
I am SOOOOOOOOOO making this!! I love Sangria…this is a fabulous version. Honeycrisps are also my favorite apples, so it was meant to be. That rim is awesome, too!! YUM
Hooray! I hope you love it
What a fun sangria!!!
It’s perfect for any party!
This sounds absolutely delicious! I love everything about it – the warm spices, the apples, and the booze!
Hahaha yes the booze is only one of the great aspects
It really was delicious and gave a hint of Fall in all it’s warm flavors…yum!
Oooh… I am a huge fan of sangria! I will definitely be making this soon.
Delicious autumn sangria, love your presentation, very pretty!
Oh, that’s pretty… and I love apple sangria. Will definitely try this!
Wow, that looks really fabulous! I will have to try it
A delicious looking drink. Look your photos.
This looks freaking amazing!! It being that I am in the state with the best apples (it’s true!) I think it is my duty to try this one out.
Wow I have never seen this kind of sangria with apples and cinnamon, lovely!!
Apple sangria! What a great idea!!! I was just moaning and complaining on Faith’s blog that I don’t know what to do with all these apples I have… this sounds like something I should make and bring with me on vacation!
Sold!
Perfect for New Years Eve!
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LOVE your take on a Fall season sangria!! Just added to my Thanksgiving round-up that I will post tomorrow
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Holy wow! This sounds so yummy! Found it via Pinterest and cannot wait to try it! Happy apple season!
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I LOVE sangria in summer and can’t wait to taste the Fall version of my favorite drink. Thanks for sharing!
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LOVED this recipe!! I made it this weekend! It is the perfect FALL treat!! Thanks for sharing!! I’ve made sure everyone from my blog knows where it comes from. Feel free to follow me!
This looks AMAZING! I can’t wait to try it now that it’s finally fall! I look forward to following your blog more!
This sounds amazing! We are trying it out next weekend as we go to the mountains for a little fall retreat with our adult children. Sounds like the perfect kickoff to a special family event to me!
It is sooo good!!
My sister made it and I can’t wait to make it for a dinner party!
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Making this for our halloween party- how many servings is this? thank You!
Hi Sheila,
I think you would probably get about 5-6 cups per serving. I would definitely double or triple if you are serving for a large crowd.
Thank You! I used cupcake brand chardonay- I don’t drink chardonay at all and don’t know how to pick it. The bowl is in the fridge now for overnight- can’t wait to see how it is. Since I’m thinking about doubling the recipe would it be best to use the same chardonay or can I get another brand. (I’m not sure if the store closest to me that I will have to go to will have cupcake brand).
I would probably stay with the same brand of chardonnay just because I’m not sure how mixing would taste. If the local liquor store doesn’t carry the Cupcake brand (which I love by the way!) you could try asking the clerk for another recommendation. Maybe they could point in the direction of another wine that would blend well.
Hope you all enjoy the sangria at the party!
This sounds incredible!
Love this as I love honeycrisp apples!
I actually repinned this last week I think. I didn’t know it was yours!
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I found your recipe on Pinterest . I made it the other night and it is delicious! I love the yummy fall flavors. Instead of pisco which is a Peruvian/Chilean brandy, I used regular brandy. I also used a 1/2 cup mixture of simple syrup, lime juice and orange juice. It’s my new favorite way to make sangria! Thanks for posting it!!!
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We made this for my daughter’s bridal shower yesterday and it was a huge hit. Even if you are not a fan of traditional Sangria, which I am not, you should check this out. We made a test batch before the shower and ended up making two changes. We left out the fresh ginger and used ginger ale in place of the club soda.
Thanks for the recipe.
oh. my. goodness. i love this recipe.
Love the idea of this. Thinking of maybe trying it out for a Holiday party. Can you tell me approximately how many servings this will make? Thanks in advance!
Nevermind, just now saw where you already answered this question. My apologizes!!
Helllllo, Apple Sangria! I will definitely be trying this lovely concoction out soon
Thank you for posting. Your photos are so inviting!
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My girlfriend re-posted this recipe on her blog and I’m so excited to try it!
whoa, that looks so good! I see one or three of these in my future.
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