Memorial Day: Classic Cherries Jubilee

1/2 cup white sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup water1/4 cup orange juice1 pound Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed and pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries)1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon cherry extract1/4 cup brandy3 cups vanilla ice creamWhisk 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 the cherries and orange zest, return to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. While the cherries are cooking, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls. Remove the cherries from the heat, and stir in the cherry extract. Pour in the brandy, and ignite with a long lighter. Gently shake the pan until the blue flame has extinguished itself. Spoon the cherries over the bowls of ice cream. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

Total Fat: 8gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 54mgTotal Carbs: 48.3g    Dietary Fiber: 2.3gProtein: 3.3g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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