Ingredients

• 1 Lb. canned pitted black cherries
• 1/4 tsp. powdered cinnamon
• grated rind of 1 lemon
• 4 Tbls. Cognac or Brandy
• 1 tsp. arrowroot
• 3 Tbls. sugar
• 1/4 cup Brandy
• 1 Tbls. sugar
• 6 portions (scoops) vanilla ice cream

Method

1. Preparation: Drain the cherries in collander and place juice in saucepan. Place cherries in a bowl and combine with cinnamon, lemon rind and brandy. Let it marinate while preparing the sauce. Dilute arrowroot with a little cherry juice and add it with 3 tablespoons of sugar to the remaining juice in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Stir constantly. Add marinated cherries and heat thoroughly. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 cup brandy, heat and flambe. Stir this mixture for a few seconds then serve the Cherries Jubilee by spooning it carefully over the ice cream.