Refreshing Sangria

Submitted by indiepopstatic

"Refreshing, sweet wine beverage is perfect for hot summer days! My husband came up with this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-12

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 bottles red wine
• 2 large pears, sliced into wedges
• 4 kiwi fruits, sliced out of their peels
• 4 oranges, peeled and sliced into wedges
• 4 apples, sliced into wedges
• 6 strawberries
• ice
• lemon wedge

directions

1. Add sugar to a large pot.
2. Add just enough water to submerge the sugar.
3. Bring water to a boil until all sugar is dissolved.
4. Reduce heat to simmer and add 2 Bottles of Red Wine.
5. Add all fruit, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
6. Refrigerate everything overnight.
7. Pour all liquid through a strainer into large pitcher Serve over ice with a lemon wedge if desired You can also eat the wine soaked fruit!
8. Enjoy!