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Crisp fall flavors compliment each other in this Autumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria
If your planning a fall festival thisAutumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria would be an easy and tasty crowd pleaser.
A chill in the air at last. We can start looking forward to the leaves turning all the beautiful colors of fall we love.
I saw a quote the other day and it made me think in a way I’ve never really thought before. That “Autumn teaches us to let go, just as the leaves will let go and blow in the wind”. They will turn to compost to feed the new growth in the spring.
Everything in the garden is going to seed for next year. I love collecting seeds from the zinnias and other wild flowers around the yard. Saving them all up for spring.
I hear people say they much prefer fall over all the other seasons. I’m not one of them. I love when everything is in full bloom. It doesn’t last long enough for me.
What I am happy about though is that the hottest days of the year are now behind us.
So we tried something new this year to celebrate our cooler evenings, this Autumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria. I didn’t know if this would be good or not.
Hard apple cider mixed with wine didn’t sound like it would go all that well together. Boy was I wrong.
The flavors compliment each other and we didn’t have any trouble finishing off this pitcher with a quickness.
I think it really comes down to the choice of wine. Something like a moscato, most rieslings, or even the prosecco that we used in our Mango Berry Sangria;would have been way too sweet when mixed with everything else. But the pinot grigio, perfection.
I wish I would have picked up some marshmallows to roast with this. I think we’ll have to make this again before it gets too cold and light a fire next time.
If your planning a fall festival thisAutumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria would be an easy and tasty crowd pleaser.
If you LOVE this Autumn Hard Apple Cider Sangria recipe, try this Caramel Apple Cider Mimosa OR this Sparkling Mango Berry Sangria!
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Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 5 bottles hard apple cider (we used Stella Artois Cidre)
- 1 bottle (750ml) white wine (we used Pinot Grigio)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- cinnamon sticks for glasses
Instructions
- Wash and chop your apples into cubes, and pour everything into your pitcher, stir in maple syrup you can add the cinnamon sticks to the pitcher if you like we just pushed the cinnamon stick into an apple cube so it would float, because they go straight to the bottom if you don't.
Notes
You could also add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to this or add some cranberries or pears if you'd like some varietion
Nutrition Information
Yield About 11 servingsServing Size 4 oz.
Amount Per ServingCalories 149Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 8mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 12gSugar 19gProtein 1g
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FAQs
Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.
What can I add to hard apple cider to make it taste better? ›
Ginger is great with apple
The sweetness of the apple goes well with the bold spicy flavor of ginger, so whether you're adding in ginger syrup, fresh ginger juice, or spicy ginger beer, the versatility of apple will always be able to hold up to the kick to the face ginger can be.
What is the best juice for hard cider? ›
As a side note here, you can buy apple juice/cider to make your hard cider with as well. If you decide to buy, make sure there aren't preservatives added. Pasteurized is okay, but I suggest avoiding any additives, since some will kill your yeast. The best juice to use is raw apple juice.
What is apple cider with alcohol called? ›
Apple cider is apple juice that has not been filtered and still contains all the apple pieces, pulp, and sediment. It is the raw, purer version of apple juice. To make an alcoholic cider, yeast is added which converts the sugar into alcohol. Simple right? Hard cider is the adult version of apple cider.
Should I use whiskey or rum in apple cider? ›
Liquor. We recommend spiking apple cider with your favorite kind of whiskey or rum. Whiskey adds warmth to the cider while rum adds sweetness. For a combination of sweet and spicy, try Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.
What is the best sugar to add to hard cider? ›
Liquid sugar is one of the most widely used sugars in cider production because its 67% sucrose content and low viscosity enable it to deliver consistent and reproducible results. As such, it is particularly suited to blending with apple juices with low sugar content or for use as a priming adjunct in carbonated ciders.
What flavors are good in hard cider? ›
These flavors include: Apple, pear, berry, pumpkin, honey, pineapple, ginger, strawberry, cherry, sour cherry, raspberry, cranberry, peach, black currant, grapefruit, and more.
How do you make hard cider more alcoholic? ›
Fermenting with apple juice from the store will give a cider with ABV range of 5–6%. One simple method is to add sugar to the apple juice. A pound of sugar to five gallons will increase the alcohol by 2%. However, this does affect the flavor of the cider by thinning it out.
What pairs well with hard apple cider? ›
Cider is an ideal accompaniment for cheese, from creamy chevre to cave aged cheddar to ripe brie to strong bleu. Think about pairing local cheese with local cider. Explore ideas about complimenting and contrasting.
What is the best apple cider for making hard cider? ›
Galas, Gravensteins, Newtown Pippins, Rome Beauties and Winesaps are a few common varieties that can add amazing nuances and depth to hard cider. Though you won't often find more than a few standard apple types in a regular grocery store, some specialty markets carry an expanded selection.
The fermentation time will depend on the room temperature and the initial starting gravity. 5 to 14 days is just a guide. The slower the fermentation the better the cider will taste. It is really important not to exceed 27°C.
What are the ingredients in hard cider? ›
Traditionally, only apples & yeast. Sulfites may be added to kill bacteria or wild yeast. Sugar may be added for further fermentation. Often the sweeter ciders in the U.S. are back sweetened, meaning some type of sweetener is added after fermentation, such as apple juice concentrate, or just unfermented apple juice.
How much alcohol is in homemade hard apple cider? ›
Even homemade cider's ABV can vary due to a number of factors including time for which it fermented. On average, though, hard cider tends to range from 4.5-7%. This number is specific in the sense that for it to qualify as hard cider it must be within that range.
Is vodka good in apple cider? ›
This apple cider co*cktail is so perfect for fall. Chilled apple cider poured over crushed ice, mixed with salted caramel vodka and topped off with ginger ale. It's refreshing and tastes like heaven. All the cozy vibes!
What kind of rum goes in apple cider? ›
I would recommend using aromatic, tart, and crisp apple cider such as heritage ciders. But something light and sweet like honey crisp apple cider would do (Just keep in mind the co*cktails will be sweeter.) Rum. Use white rum of your choice.
What whiskey goes best with apple cider? ›
Looking for the best whiskey for apple cider? Reach for BLACKENED's award-winning, super-premium blend, crafted using only the finest hand-selected, well-aged bourbons and ryes. Want to kick your apple cider whiskey co*cktail up a notch? Try BLACKENED's cask strength whiskey.
What degree of alcohol is in cider? ›
They are typically 7–8 % ABV in strength. Black cider, by contrast, is dry amber cider which has an alcohol content of 7–8 % ABV.
