Step 1

Start by cleaning all the chosen fresh fruit well. Remove stems, core berries if needed, clean as well as you would if you were just snacking on the fruit.

Step 2

Place fruit in a blender or food processor and blend until pureed.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the lemon or lime juice, water and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until boiling. Turn heat down slightly and continue to simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat.

Step 4

Let syrup cool completely and then strain with a fine mesh strainer to remove all seeds and pulp. You can use the syrup immediately or store in the refrigerator. I prefer to use the syrup once it has been chilled for at least an hour or two so that the ice doesn't melt so quickly.

Step 5

Fill your blender about half way with ice, pulse a few times on high until all is blended and shaved consistency.

Step 6

Continue to place shaved ice into individual bowls or cups, then pour the syrup over crushed ice until well coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy!