Sparkling Autumn Chianti

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 14 people

Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

  • 1 Bartlett pear
  • 3 small apples
  • 3 fresh plums, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup cane syrup
  • 2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs
  • 1 vanilla bean, split
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Chianti
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle sparking white wine, chilled
  • Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

  1. Cut pear lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, cutting from stem end through the bottom. Cut apples crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. Stir together pear, apples, plums, and next 3 ingredients in a 3 quart glass container until fruit is coated. Gradually stir in Chianti. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
  3. Stir in sparkling white wine just before serving. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
  4. makes 7 cups

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