Raspado de Moras

• 6 cups water
• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 pounds coarsely chopped fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries), (about 2 cups berries)
• Shaved ice

1. Combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan.
2. If using the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the mixture, then add the pod.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture begins to boil and the sugar has dissolved.
4. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
5. If using vanilla extract, stir it in at this point.
6. Discard the vanilla bean, then stir in the berries and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
7. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until pureed, but do not strain.
8. Let chill completely.
9. For each serving, mound about 1 cup of shaved ice in a serving glass or cup.
10. Drizzle 6 to 8 tablespoons of the berry syrup over the ice and serve immediately.

water, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla bean, fresh berries

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/raspado-de-moras-379441 (may not work)