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Cherries Jubilee

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. fresh bing cherries or 3 (17-oz) cans dark, sweet cherries - drained
  
• 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
  
• Zest of two oranges
  
• 5 whole cloves
  
• 1 star anise (available at specialty food shops)
  
• 1 cup brandy
  
• Rounds of puff-pastry and ice cream, as accompaniments
  






Instructions



1. In a saucepan over moderate heat, combine the cherries, sugar, orange zest, cloves, and anise. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring; then simmer, covered, until cherries are soft.
   
   
2. Add the brandy; bring to a simmer, and flambe.
   
   
3. Place ice cream in the pastry puffs; spoon cherries over the ice cream.
   
   Serves 6 to 8