Cherries Jubilee

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. 2
   Stir in the sugar and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Add the cherries, orange juice, and orange zest.
4. 4
   Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5
   In a small cup, stir the cornstarch and water together to form a slurry.
6. 6
   Stir the slurry into the cherry mixture and cook for 1 minute, until thickened.
7. 7
   Remove the pan from the heat and pour the brandy over the cherries.
8. 8
   Place the pan back on the heat and carefully shake the pan several times to ignite the pan.
9. 9
   If the pan does not light, use a match to flame the cherries.
10. 10
    Divide the ice cream between 6 shallow bowls.
11. 11
    Spoon the cherry mixture over the ice cream and serve.