Strawberries Flambé - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages sliced strawberries or (10 ounce) packages raspberries, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
chocolate ice cream

Preparation

Drain berries, reserving syrup.
Stir reserved syrup in cornstarch in a wok or other wide deep pan.
Stir in lemon juice.
Bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in berries and almonds.
Heat 1 minute longer.
Heat liqueur in a small saucepan or large ladle until just warm.
Ignite with a long match and pour over berry mixture.
When flame dies, stir and serve immediately over ice cream.