Atole de Mora Negra (Blackberry Masa Drink)

Ingredients

• 1 canela (available at ranchogordo.com) or cinnamon
• 12 oz. blackberries
• ½ cups masa harina (available at mexgrocer.com)
• 6 tbsp. sugar

Instructions

1. Bring cinnamon or canela and 4 cups water to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan over high heat, and cook for 10 minutes; reduce heat to medium. Meanwhile, puree blackberries, masa harina, and 1 cup water in a blender until smooth. Pour through a fine strainer into the simmering water along with sugar; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour into serving glasses.