Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme
White wine, apple cider, sliced apples and cinnamon sticks left to infuse overnight, then poured over ice and finished with fresh fig and thyme.
Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy10
servings15
minutes7
hoursWhite wine, apple cider, sliced apples and cinnamon sticks left to infuse overnight, then poured over ice and finished with fresh fig and thyme.
Ingredients
33 ounces apple cider
1 bottle (750 ml) white wine
4 apples, sliced
4 cinnamon sticks
6 fresh figs, halved, for garnish
8 thyme sprigs, for garnish
4 cups ice, for the glasses
4 cinnamon sticks, for garnish
1 apple, thinly sliced, for garnish
Sparkling water, optional splash for serving
Directions
- Wash the apples and slice them thinly, leaving the skin on.
- Put the sliced apples into a large pitcher with the four cinnamon sticks.
- Pour in the apple cider and then the bottle of white wine.
- Stir the mixture gently so the apples are covered.
- Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours or overnight, until the apple slices taste of cinnamon.
- Halve the figs and rinse the thyme just before serving.
- Taste the sangria and, if it is too sweet, add a splash of sparkling water.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over it, with a few apple slices in each.
- Thread or tuck a fig half and a thyme sprig into each glass.
- Finish with a cinnamon stick and an extra apple slice. Thread the fig and thyme on stainless cocktail picks.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, use white grape juice in place of the wine and add a splash of sparkling water. Covered in the fridge it keeps for about 3 days. Figs go soft quickly, so add them only to the glass. Strain the apples if you plan to keep the pitcher a second day.
White wine and cinnamon apples
Cinnamon sticks and sliced apples infuse overnight, which gives this a clean, soft spice. The fruit stays on the lighter side because the base is white wine and cider. Slicing the apples thin lets them take on the cinnamon.
Figs and thyme go into the glass at the end, not the pitcher.
Swaps
Pear cider works for apple cider. A sprig of rosemary can stand in for thyme. Pinot Grigio is a great white wine here.
Do not add the figs to the pitcher. They go soft and fall apart overnight.
Serving and storage
Serve with a cheese board, honey and walnuts. Covered in the fridge it keeps for about three days. Strain the apples if you plan to keep it a second day.
Garnish and serve
Halve the figs just before serving so they stay fresh. Tuck thyme sprigs into each glass, and add a thin apple slice. A drizzle of honey over the figs is a nice touch. Keep extra ice nearby. Because the base is light, it goes quickly on a warm day, so make a second pitcher if guests are coming.
Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 10 servings
- Ingredients: 10, led by apple cider, bottle (750 ml) white wine, apples, cinnamon sticks
Tips for Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme
For an alcohol-free version, use white grape juice in place of the wine and add a splash of sparkling water. Covered in the fridge it keeps for about 3 days. Figs go soft quickly, so add them only to the glass. Strain the apples if you plan to keep the pitcher a second day.
Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme FAQ
How many people does Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme serve?
This recipe makes 10 servings.
What do I need to make Spiced Apple White Wine Sangria with Figs and Thyme?
10 ingredients, led by apple cider, bottle (750 ml) white wine, apples, cinnamon sticks. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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