Cherry Sauce

• 12 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons kirsch or 2 teaspoons cherry brandy (optional)

1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar with the water in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
3. Add the cherries and simmer for 10 minutes, or until soft.
4. Remove half the cherries and reserve.
5. Place the remaining cherries and liquid in a food processor or blender.
6. Puree.
7. Return the puree to the pot.
8. Combine 2 tbsp puree with the cornstarch.
9. Stir into the remaining puree and bring to a boil.
10. Add the remaining whole cherries and kirsch.
11. Cool.

sugar, water, sweet cherries, cornstarch, cherry brandy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-sauce-66994 (may not work)