Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 whole allspice
• 3 cups fresh or frozen marionberries
• Angel food cake, store-bought
• Whipped cream, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
• 1 cup very cold heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Bring water, sugar, lemon juice, and allspice to a boil in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove allspice and stir in berries. Cook, tossing gently until berries are warm and juices begin releasing, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Serve over store-bought angel food cake and top with whipped cream.
3. Beat cream in a chilled bowl until frothy. Slowly beat in sugar and vanilla and continue beating until soft, glossy peaks form, scraping bowl often. Refrigerate until ready to use, then beat lightly with a whisk before serving.
4. Yield: 2 cups