Cherries Jubilee Recipe

Cherries Jubilee

Warm and Satisfying Cherries Jubilee
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Cherries Jubilee

Warm and satisfying. This is a dessert to impress! (Hint: it is REALLY easy to make!)
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cherries, Dessert for Company
Author: Lisa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cherry juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen sweet cherries such as Bing
  • orange zest from one orange
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1/4 cup Kirschwasser Cherry Brandy
  • Vanilla Ice Cream

Instructions

  • Mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a skillet.
  • Whisk in the cherry and orange juice and bring to a boil over medium hight heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Stir in the cherries and orange zest, return to a simmer for 5 minutes.
    Cherries Jubilee
  • Remove from heat and add almond extract. Stir to combine. Drizzle Kirschwasser over top, (do not stir), and cover.
  • Bring to table, remove cover and ignite with a long lighter. Allow to burn off before serving over ice cream.
    Cherries Jubilee