Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cherries Jubilee

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp granulated sugar
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
¼ cup brandy
2 tbsp kirsch (cherry brandy)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water

For serving

1 pint vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; set aside.
2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves into the butter, about 1 minute.

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