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Sangria with Pear Brandy & Spiced Simple Syrup | Living Healthy in Seattle

Sangria with Pear Brandy & Spiced Simple Syrup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

Simple Syrup

  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 2-inch strip fresh lemon peel

Fruit

  • 1 medium navel orange, sliced thin
  • 1 medium apple (I used Honeycrisp), sliced thin
  • 1 medium pear (I used Bartlett), sliced thin

Alcohol

  • 1 bottle Spanish red wine (Tempranillo or Garnacha)
  • 1/4 cup pear brandy

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, star anise, and lemon peel in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low boil and simmer for two minutes, stirring occasionally to help the sugar dissolve. Remove from heat, cover, and allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes.
  • Place the sliced fruit in a large glass pitcher.
  • Pour the wine and brandy over the fruit.
  • Add the simple syrup to taste, starting with a small amount. Stir, sample, then add more syrup if you'd like a sweeter sangria.
  • Cover the pitcher and allow the flavors to meld for six hours in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.