Ammonoosuc Inn & Restaurant

Recipe of the Day: Zabaione

Fruit season is upon us and this is a wonderful way to showcase them.

Serves 4

3 Cups Mixed Berries, Peaches, Kiwi etc. (use your favorite fruit, it all works)

5 large egg yolks
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup Sweet Marsala Wine (Grand Marnier or another sweet wine may be substituted)

1. Divide the fruit between 4 large glasses or bowls. Set aside.

2. Place a wide saucepan filled halfway with water over medium heat and bring the water to a moderate simmer.

3. Use a stainless steel or glass, or copper mixing bowl that will comfortably fit on the saucepan; make sure that the simmering water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Place the egg yolks in the bowl and whisk in the sugar. Continue whisking until the egg yolks are light in color and fluffy in texture.

4. Place the bowl over the simmering water, and, whisking constantly, add the Marsala wine .Continue whisking the mixture; it should become increasingly fluffy and double in volume. The mixture is done when you lift the whisk and some of the mixture mounds and holds its shape. Be patience with this process it will take about 10 minutes.

5. Pour over fruit and serve. Bon Appétit!!!