TRIPLE-CHERRIES JUBILEE

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Flaming desserts-like this one and crepes suzette-were all the rage at fine dining establishments in the sixties. The title here refers to the sweet cherries, dried cherries and cherry juice-enhanced by vanilla bean and orange peel-that provide such terrific flavor.

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Cherry     Summer     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1-pound) bag frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon cherry juice
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon arrowroot
1/4 cup thin matchstick-size strips orange peel (orange part only)
1/3 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
1 quart vanilla or cherry-vanilla-swirl ice cream

Steps:

  • Place sieve over bowl. Add thawed cherries; let drain. Pour drained juices into heavy medium skillet (set cherries aside). Mix 2 cups cherry juice, dried cherries and sugar into same skillet. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Boil sauce until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Mix arrowroot with remaining 1 tablespoon juice in small bowl. Whisk into sauce. Boil until thickened, about 1 minute. Discard vanilla bean. Mix in drained cherries and orange peel.
  • Heat kirsch in skillet over low heat. Remove from heat. Carefully ignite kirsch with match. Carefully pour flaming kirsch into sauce. Scoop ice cream into bowls. Spoon sauce over.

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