This year, our gathering was small, just the 6 of us. Our travel plan to join the rest of the family up north was canceled at the last minute. Nevertheless, our dinner was filled with laughter, joy, and most importantly delicious food.

The Caramel Apple sangria was the highlight of our night and here is how I made it.
6 cups Apple Cider
6 medium apples cored and diced
2 cups caramel vodka
1 750ml bottle of Chardonnay
Preparation
In a large pitcher, combine the wine, the vodka, the apple cider, and the apples. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
For dessert, I made my pecan pie, Baklava, marshmallow delight, and pumpkin pie.
I always add my own twist to any recipe and that’s why my pumpkin pie is special.
Pumpkin Pie
1 9-inch pie crust
1 can pumpkin
½ cup half and half
½ cup condensed milk
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp pumpkin spice
½ tsp all-spice
2 eggs
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbs caramel vodka
In a large bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth. Pour into crust.
Heat oven to 425 degrees F, bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350F, then bake for 35 minutes.
I hope that you are ready to celebrate the holiday and make great memories with your loved ones!
Happy Holidays!
O yum! This sounds perfect for the holidays!
Indeed, Briana!
Yum! That pumpkin pie looks delious!
It was, Monica!
These look so yummy and delicious! I would love to try your recipe. I will save this! Thank you for sharing these recipes!
Thank you, Risa!
What a great dish to serve for a Thanksgiving dinner! I think it would feel warm and very comforting after this. – Knycx Journeying
It was warm, comforting, and we had fun.
pumpkin pie looks so good! I have a soft spot for it and your pie makes me feel very hungry when I look at it
I have a soft spot for pumpkin pie too, Lyosha!
Oh, this looks lush. What great Thanksgiving dinner. Hope you had a wonderful day.
We did, I hope you had a great one too.
Love your table setting! Your recipe sounds delicious. I would love to try out your pie recipe.
Try and let me know, Marysa!
pumpkin pie for me anytime .. while I am yet to try making pie at home, why not start with this one, right?
Same for me, Vidya!
Wow! This looks delicious. Too bad I saw this a bit late for Thanksgiving but still I would love to try this even on ordinary days. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Happy Holidays to you as well.
Happy Holidays, Clarice!
The Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Apple Sangria looks absolutely delicious! I haven’t tried the Sangria yet but I’m very happy that the recipe isn’t difficult to follow. I would love to give it a try.
Give it a try and let me know, Polly!
Yum! This would be perfect for any upcoming an holiday.
I agree, Danielle!
Yum! I need that pie in my life!
Send it to you virtually, Cyndi!
We don’t have this celebration in my culture but it doesn’t mean that I can’t prepare this recipe for another one. I like it, it looks delish. – Paolo
Thanks so much, Paolo, you can definitely have it another time.
I always make hot apple cider at the holidays but have been trying to think of a different drink. I’ll have to try your caramel apple sangria as it looks amazing!
Try and let me know, Stephanie!
You had me at sangria!! I love finding a fun holiday recipe! Love!!
Same for me, Neely. I will share my Christmas drink earlier!
I have a question. What would you use instead of canned pumpkin for pumpkin pie? Japanese supermarkets don’t sell canned pumpkins and it is hard to make pies here. But I want a pie as I long to taste real pumpkin pie.
The taste might be different, I have done sweet potatoes pie the same way.
Oh my gosh, this is getting me right into the festive mood. the sangria sounds duper yum, but the pumpkin pie sounds well good x
We enjoyed both equally!
I love your table setting! These are some awesome recipes, I love sangria.
Thank you, Natalie!
The sangria and the pumpkin pie sound wonderful. I wish I’d come to yours for thanks giving!!
There’s always next year, Melanie!
This looks delicious! I love how it turned out, this is something I would try out.
You should try it, Luna!
They both look fantastic! I’d love to try that drink.
Go for it!
I would absolutely love to make this myself and my friends. It sounds like it’d be delicious. I just know they’d like it.
I am sure that they will.
That’s awesome and looks yummy. Hope you guys enjoyed it for thanksgiving!
We sure did, Francic!
They look so yummy! I would love to try it all!
Go for it, Risa!
I am drooling!!! This sounds so good!! Thank you for the recipe
Thank you!
Love this recipe and glad to know that it’s also incredibly easy to make! Thanks a lot for sharing your idea with us and I would love to try a piece! – Knycx Journeying
Thank you so much for your support!
This looks delicious, and a different take on a traditional sangria recipe!
True!
aaaaaahhhhh omg this looks so dastardly thirst-quenching yum.
thanks for the tips and tricks shared.
You are welcome!
You look fabulous, and I like your dress!
I will definitely consider this sangria recipe coz the ingredients are easy to find locally, and to spice something up this holiday!
Thank you so much, Blair!
I made the Pumpkin Pie two weeks ago and I’m really pleased with the results. I’m hoping to try the Caramel Apple Sangria this holiday season!
Awww, thank you, Polly. Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy the sangria on me.
You are quite a cook, GRL! I adore your pictures from the Thanksgiving table.
Thank you so much!
I love the decor of the table and you look fab
Thanks!
These look like the perfect dishes for the holiday season! I love finding new recipes to make!
Same for me!
Thanksgiving and fall recipes are always so delicious and perfect for the season! Thank you for sharing, will save this post for future use!
Thank you, Lissy!
OMG this sounds SO GOOD, might have to make it for Christmas.
Go for it!
Oh my! That pie looks so delish! I would love to try that.
Give it a try, Jei!
Everything just looked so appetizing!
They were, Kathy!
The sangria sounds amazing! I’ll be trying it soon 😁
Try and let me know, Yanitza!
ohhhh I hate that I found this after thanksgiving 😭 I’m definitely gonna have to try and make the sangria though!!
You can still enjoy the Sangria, Sydni.
Its not thanksgiving anymore but I’m still definitely making this.
You can!
wow! That pie looks absolutely delicious! I would really love to try it! This is such a really great recipe!
Simple and delicious, Nicz!
oh that pumpkin pie looks so good. I would love to try your recipe. Saving it for later.