Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      can           {16 oz.} pitted sweet cherries -- undrained
                        water
     1/3  cup           sugar
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
     1/3  cup           brandy -- (optional)
                        ice cream or cake a la mode

Preparation:

1. Drain cherries, reserving juice; add water to make 1 cup liquid. 2. In small saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in cherry juice until smooth. 3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. 4. Add cherries and lemon juice; keep warm. 5. Just before serving, add brandy, if desired, and ignite. After flame dies down, spoon over ice cream or cake a la mode.