Fresh Cherries Jubilee Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
3 cups sweet fresh cherries, pitted
1/2 teaspoon orange rind
1/4 cup brandy (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar and cornstarch in med saucepan.
Add water and orange juice; blend well.
Cook and stir until smooth and thickened.
Add cherries and orange peel; bring to boil and simmer 10 minute.
Gently heat brandy in separate pan, pour over sauce and ignite, if desired.
Serve over ice cream.