Classic Cherries Jubilee

• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 2 T. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1 lb. dark sweet cherries
• 1/2 t. finely grated orange zest
• 1/4 t. vanilla or almond extract
• 1/4 c. brandy
• vanilla ice cream

1. Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a wide saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice; bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking until thickened. Stir in cherries (pitted and cleaned) and orange zest, return to boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove cherries from the heat and stir in the extract. Pour in the brandy (do not stir in--just pour on top of cherry mixture) and ignite with a long lighter. Shake the pan until the blue lame has extinguished itself. Spoon the cherries over bowls of ice cream and serve immediately.

white sugar, cornstarch, water, orange juice, dark sweet cherries, orange zest, vanilla, brandy, vanilla ice cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/classic-cherries-jubilee-1277179 (may not work)