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      Title: Raspado De Moras (Berry Shaved Ice)
 Categories: Desserts, Mexican
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      6 c  Water
  3 1/2 c  Sugar
    1/4 c  Corn syrup
      1    Vanilla bean;
           - split lengthwise
           - (optional) -OR-
    3/4 ts Pure vanilla extract
           - (optional)
      2 lb Fresh berries
           - (strawberries,
           - blueberries,
           - raspberries, or
           - blackberries) (2 c);
           - coarsely chopped
           Shaved ice
 
  Combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan. If using
  the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the mixture, then add the
  pod. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture begins to
  boil and the sugar has dissolved.
  
  Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. If using vanilla
  extract, stir it in at this point. Discard the vanilla bean, then
  stir in the berries and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend
  until pureed, but do not strain. Let chill completely.
  
  For each serving, mound about 1 cup of shaved ice in a serving
  glass or cup. Drizzle 6 to 8 tb of the berry syrup over the ice and
  serve immediately.
  
  Recipe by Fany Gerson
 
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