Fresh Raspberry Tamales with Ginger Custard Sauce

• 1/2 c Butter
• 2 1/2 c Masa harina
• 2 ts Baking powder
• 1/4 ts Salt
• 1/2 c Sugar
• 1 c Boiling water
• 1 1/2 c Sweet corn kernels; pureed
• 1 1/2 c Raspberries; pureed and strained
• 1 ts Vanilla
• 1/2 c Golden raisins; *see notes
• 1/2 c Almonds; toasted & chopped
• 1 tb Candied lemon peel (opt.); minced
• Ginger custard sauce (recipe follows) -Garnish--
• Fresh raspberries
• Mint sprigs

Instructions

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   NOTES : *Plumped in 1/2 cup rum for 30 minutes and drained From SUNNY West Palm Beach, FL