Hot Spiced Sangria
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee
2 (750 milliliter) bottles Rioja (Spanish red wine)
1 cup brandy
1 bag frozen cherries
1 bag frozen peaches
1 orange, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
Orange peel, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Put setting on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce to warm to hold temperature. Ladle into glasses from slow cooker. Be sure to include some fruit in the glasses. Garnish with orange peel.

Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 orange, zested

Combine the sugar, water and zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Stirring occasionally, simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5
Inactive Prep Time: 0
CookTime: 60
Yield: 12 servings
User Rating 3 Stars
Episode#: SH0608
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