1 1 lb. can pitted dark sweet cherries
(2 cups)
1/4 cup sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1/4 cup brandy, kirsch, or cherry brandy
Vanilla ice cream
Drain cherries, reserve syrup and add water to make 1 cup. In pan blend sugar and cornstarch, gradually add syrup.
Mix well, stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
Remove from heat and stir in cherries.
Turn into silver heat proof bowl. Heat
brandy, ignite brandy and pour over cherry mixture. Blend into sauce.
Serve at once over ice cream. Makes 2 cups sauce.