Winter Spiced Sangria - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup triple sec (orange flavored Liquer)
1/4 cup sugar
4 whole cloves
3 blood oranges, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 lemons, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 barlett pear, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 (750 ml) bottle fruity red wine

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, stir until sugar dissolves.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving. Serving size: 3/4 cup.