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Easy Crockpot Apple Cider Sangria Recipe for a Crowd

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This warm, spiced apple cider sangria is made in the slow cooker with red wine, brandy, and autumn spices. It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it drink for fall gatherings, feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (Merlot, Zinfandel, or Tempranillo)
  • 4 cups (32 oz) apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Fresh apple slices for garnish (optional)
  • Orange wheels for garnish (optional)
  • Additional cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice the apples and orange (about 1/4-inch thick). Set aside.
  2. Pour the entire bottle of red wine into a 6-8 quart slow cooker. Add the apple cider, brandy, and honey or maple syrup. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the sliced apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise (if using), and ground nutmeg. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Do not cook on HIGH.
  5. After 2 hours, taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
  6. Switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting for serving. Can be kept on warm for up to 4 hours.
  7. Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with fresh apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and/or rosemary sprigs if desired.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace wine with 4 cups apple cider and brandy with 1/2 cup apple juice. Add a splash of cranberry juice for color. The sangria tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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