Hot Fresh Strawberries Au Sabayon

Ingredients

1 qt water
1 3/4 c sugar
1 dash strawberry coloring
4 egg yolks
4 tb sugar
4 oz marsala wine

Instructions

Put water, sugar, vanilla, lemon skin in shallow saucepan and boil about 5 minutes. Remove lemon skin. Add berries, cover and bring to a brisk boil for about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; spread in shallow serving bowl and keep warm while making the sabayon; put egg yolks, sugar and wine in stainless steel bowl; beat tiwht whisk until frothy. Place bowl in boiling water and beat constantly until mixture is foamy and will stand at a peak. Spread over hot strawberries and serve. Ladyfingers or small, soft cakes may be served to accompany.