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Hello and welcome to #SpoilYourselfSunday, where we celebrate simple and frugal ways to enjoy a little me-time. This #SpoilYourselfSunday is National Sangria Day! A month ago we brought you Sparkling Cranberry Orange Sangria for #ScrumptiousSaturday, so this time around let’s get a little cozier with this Warm Spiced Apple Sangria recipe (adapted from MyRecipes). Make this recipe in your slow cooker for an extra-comfy Sunday!

Warm Spiced Apple Sangria

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 – 1 teaspoon ground cloves, to taste
1/2 – 1 teaspoon ground allspice, to taste
2 cinnamon sticks
3 orange rind strips
3 cups orange juice (fresh if possible!)
1 1/2 – 2 cups apple cider
3/4 cup sugar
2 bottles dry red wine
1/2 cup brandy
1 orange, sliced
2 apples, sliced

Prep and cook time: 2 hours 40 minutes; yield: 11-12 servings.

Instructions:

Combine pepper, cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, orange rind strips, orange juice, apple cider, and sugar in a large slow cooker.
Mix well, cover, and set on high for 2 hours.
Stir in brandy, wine, orange slices, and apple slices.
Cover and set on low for 30 minutes or until warm. Serve as is in heat-resistant glasses or garnish with extra orange peel or apple slices.

Do you drink sangria? What’s your favorite recipe? Leave us a comment on social media using the hashtag #SpoilYourselfSunday!

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