Strawberries with Marsala and Lemon Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups sweet Marsala wine
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 16 amaretti or 4 (4-inch) long biscotti cookies, crushed
- Serving suggestion: 2 cups vanilla bean gelato or ice cream
- For the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cook until the liquid has reduced by half, 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the nutmeg.
- Allow the sauce to cool for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (can be made 3 days in advance).
- To serve: Scoop the gelato into 4 dessert bowls and arrange the strawberries on top.
- Drizzle with the sauce and top with the crushed cookies.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/strawberries-with-marsala-and-lemon-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)