Classic Cherries Jubilee Recipe

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Ingredients

2 tbsps cornstarch
3 c vanilla ice cream
1/4 c water
1/4 c orange juice
1 lb Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed & pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries)
1/4 c brandy
1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1/4 tsp cherry extract
1/2 c white sugar

Directions

Step #1 Whisk together the sugar & cornstarch in a wide saucepan.
Step #2 Stir in the water & orange juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until thickened.
Step #3 Stir in the cherries & orange zest, return to a boil, then reduce heat, & let simmer for 10 mins.
Step #4 While the cherries are cooking, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls.
Step #5 Remove the cherries from the heat, & stir in the the cherry extract.
Step #6 Pour in the brandy, & ignite with a long lighter.
Step #7 Gently shake the pan until the blue flame has extinguished itself.
Step #8 Spoon the cherries over the bowls of ice cream.
Step #9 .
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