PUMPKIN SANGRIA

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This pumpkin sangria is made of sweet white wine, spices, and fresh pears and apples. Using canned pumpkin makes it easy. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
10 whole allspice
10 whole cloves
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine
1 cup apple brandy or plain brandy
1 large apple, thinly sliced
1 large pear, thinly sliced

Steps:

Place cinnamon, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., Place water, pumpkin, lemon juice and spice bag in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher; stir in wine, brandy and fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Discard spice bag. Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.