Brandied Cherries

Directions

1. 1
   Cut cherries in half and pit them, working over a bowl to catch the juices.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a small heavy saucepan over medium high heat, bring the sugar and 1/4 cup of brandy to boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
4. 4
   Continue boiling, without stirring, until the liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the cherries and their juices to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the cherries are just heated through and slightly softened, about 1 minute.
6. 6
   Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of brandy and remove from the heat.
7. 7
   Set aside for at least 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow the flavors to meld.
8. 8
   Spoon the warm cherries and sauce over the ice cream.