Cherries Jubilee
- 16 ounces canned bing cherries, pitted and drained
- 3/4 cup red currant jelly
- 1/4 teaspoon orange peel
- 1/4 cup cherry brandy
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 4 sprigs of fresh mint (optional)
- For each serving, place a scoop of ice cream in a bowl.
- In a small skillet heat the brandy slowly over low heat.
- In a medium skillet heat currant over low heat until melted. Add the cherries and orange peel, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil.
- Just before serving, return to small skillet and ignite the brandy with a match and let it flame for only a few seconds.
- Pour the flaming brandy over heated cherries and stir quickly until the flame is distinguished.
- Pour hot cherry sauce over the ice cream scoops.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
bing cherries, red currant jelly, orange peel, cherry brandy, vanilla ice cream, mint
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherries-jubilee-324840 (may not work)