Thanksgiving Pumpkin Sangria (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pumpkin Syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup pumpkin puree (homemade is best)
→ Sangria
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1 large firm pear, diced
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A handful of fresh cranberries (for looks, optional)
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1 large firm apple, diced
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1/4 cup (60ml) orange liqueur (use orange juice if you prefer)
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1/3 cup (80ml) spiced rum (brandy or Captain Morgan work too)
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1 cup (240ml) apple cider
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1 bottle (750ml) dry white wine (like Chardonnay)
# Instructions:
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In a medium pot, combine the pumpkin puree, water, syrup, spice, and vanilla. Heat it to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer for roughly 10 minutes until it's thicker. You can blend it with a hand blender if you'd like it smoother.
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Pour the wine, cider, rum, and orange liqueur into a big pitcher. Stir everything until it's combined.
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Pour the pumpkin syrup you just made into the pitcher, then mix it thoroughly.
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Mix in the diced apple, pear, and optional cranberries (they look great but don't leave them too long). Chill the pitcher in the fridge for at least a couple of hours, or even better, leave it overnight.
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Give the sangria a good stir before pouring it into glasses. Take a sip and enjoy it!
# Notes:
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Pick a cheap white wine that you'd still enjoy drinking.
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Homemade pumpkin puree can bring out the best flavors.
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Don't have orange liqueur? Use fresh-squeezed orange juice instead.
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Fresh-made apple cider can really level up the taste.