Fresh Cherries Jubilee

Combine sugar and cornstarch. Blend in water and orange juice. Cook and stir until thickened and smooth. Add cherries and orange peel; return to boil and simmer 10 minutes. Gently heat brandy, pour over sauce and flame, if desired. Serve over ice cream.

Makes about 8 servings.

Recipe may be halved.

Ingredients: 

1 pound Northwest fresh sweet cherries, pitted
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup each water and orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup brandy, optional
1 quart vanilla ice cream