Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           sugar
   1 1/2  cups          water
   2      cups          fresh cranberries
     1/4  cup           brandy
                        Vanilla ice cream

Preparation:

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, boil 5 minutes. Add cranberries, and return to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat brandy in a saucepan over medium heat. (Do not boil.) Ignite and pour over cranberries. After flames die, spoon over ice cream.