Cherries Jubilee
- Two 16-ounce cans whole cherries in juice, drained and juice reserved
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup kirsch, Cognac, or freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the reserved cherry juice, the sugar, and cornstarch until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
- Combine the remaining cherry juice and the cornstarch mixture in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cherries and kirsch and cook until the cherries are warmed through, about 2 minutes more.
- Place 2 scoops of ice cream in each serving dish.
- Divide the warm cherry topping among the dishes and serve.
whole cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cognac, chocolate ice cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cherries-jubilee-378653 (may not work)