Sparkling Autumn Chianti Recipe

Ingredients

1

Bartlett pear

3

small apples

3

plums, cut into wedges

1/2

cup cane syrup

2

sprigs fresh rosemary (4 inch)

1

vanilla bean, split

1

bottle (750 ml) Chianti

1

bottle (750 ml) sparkling white wine, chilled

Preparation

Cut pear lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, cutting from stem end through bottom. Cut apples crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.

In 3-quart glass container, stir together pear, apples, plums, syrup, rosemary sprigs and vanilla bean until fruit is coated. Gradually stir in Chianti. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove rosemary and vanilla bean from mixture; discard.

Stir in sparkling white wine just before serving. Serve over ice.

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