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Separate corn husks, removing any silk and rinse.
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Place husks in large bowl, and cover with hot water.
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Soak husks for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
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In a bowl combine masa harina, ground cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
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In a stand mixer whip shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Reduce speed, slowly add the masa harina mix.
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Mix until well combined.
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Add warm milk and mix until well combined.
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Remove husks from water, drain.
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Place 3 tablespoon of masa on softened corn husk.
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Spread, leaving 1/4 inch from the flat end of the husk.
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Place 2 to 3 blackberries in the middle, sprinkle with coconut.
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Fold both sides in tightly to overlap and fold the pointed end up to meet the flat end.
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Place on baking sheet, covered with a damp kitchen towel, continue this process until all tamales are assembled.
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Prepare steamer by filling bottom of steamer with water until you reach lip, then insert steamer tray.
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Place the tamales upright in steamer open end facing up.
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Cover, bring to a boil, allow to boil for 5 minutes, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
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While tamales cook make lime glaze.
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Zest lime, set aside.
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Whisk together powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth. Stir in lime zest.
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Allow tamales to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve drizzled with lime glaze
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Garnish with additional blackberries and coconut, optional.