Berries compote a la mode

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serves 4

1 cup fresh strawberries

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup fresh raspberries

3/4 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons rum

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 pint vanilla ice cream

Bittersweet chocolate, for garnish (about 1 tablespoon)

1. Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 
2. Let syrup boil for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and lower heat to medium-low heat.
3. Slice strawberries in half, add to syrup and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Add blueberries and raspberries. Simmer until syrup reduces to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.
5. Add rum, nutmeg and cinnamon. Turn off heat and let syrup cool to room temperature.
6. Scoop ice cream into 4 ramekins. Add with berries and a bit of syrup. Shave chocolate on top and serve.