Warm Cherry Sundaes

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, combine wine or cherry juice and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Add cherries and return to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and transfer cherries to a bowl, leaving liquid in pan.
4. 4
   Let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Strain any juice that has accumulated from cherries back into the pan.
6. 6
   Bring liquid back to a boil and boil over high heat until volume is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
8. 8
   Let cool until lukewarm.
9. 9
   Scoop ice cream into 6 stemmed wine glasses or dessert dishes.
10. 10
    Top with equal amounts of cherry sauce and whipped topping.
11. 11
    Garnish with almonds and a chocolate covered cherry.