Sparkling Autumn Chianti
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett
A blanc de noirs, with its fruity, hint of vanilla flavor, is a great sparkling wine choice for this recipe. We also suggest using Lady or Gala apples.
Yield: Makes 7 cups
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
15 Minutes
Total:
8 Hours, 15 Minutes
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 sparkling white wine, chilled
- Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
Preparation
- 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-qt. 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.
Note:
Prepare and chill up to 24 hours beforehand.
Sparkling Autumn Chianti Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- OCCASION: Autumn
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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