Red Lion Flambe Cherries Jubilee
Indulge in a delicious cherry-flavored treat with this recipe! The sweet and tangy combination of Bing cherries in a luscious syrup, blended with hints of orange, cinnamon, and a touch of alcohol, creates a luxurious topping that elevates a simple serving of vanilla ice cream to a gourmet delight. The method of igniting the liqueur adds a touch of theater to the process, making it a fun and impressive dessert to serve at any gathering. Treat yourself to a taste of luxury with this delightful dish!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 (15-ounce) can Bing cherries in syrup
- 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Kirsch liqueur
- 2 tablespoons Triple Sec
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add butter, sugar, and honey. Cook until sugar dissolves. Add cherries and its syrup, orange juice, Kirsch, Triple Sec and cinnamon.
- Bring to a simmer. Prop pan to the side to ignite evaporating liqueur, or remove pan from heat, ignite with a long kitchen match. Return to the heat and continue simmering for 4 to 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir slurry into mixture and continue cooking until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Serve warm over vanilla ice cream.
Cook Time
0H10M
Prep Time
PT0H10M
Yield
2 to 4 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 420
- Fat Content: 16g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10g
- Carbohydrate Content: 60g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 53g
- Protein Content: 3g
- Cholesterol Content: 52mg
- Sodium Content: 63mg
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