Sparkling Autumn Chianti

Ingredients

• 3 small apples 
• 1  purée of usa bartlett pear 
• 750 milliliter chianti 
• 0.5 cup evaporated cane juice 
• 3  plums fresh cut into wedges
• 15 servings rosemary fresh
• 2 sprigs rosemary (4-inch)
• 750 milliliter wine chilled
• 1  vanilla pod split

Equipment

Directions

1. Cut pear lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, cutting from stem end through the bottom.
2. Cut apples crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
3. 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.
4. Stir in sparkling white wine just before serving.
5. Serve over ice.
6. Garnish, if desired.