Gingered Cherry Sauce

1. 1

   In a saucepan combine the cherries, the sugar, the ginger.

2. 2

   and 1 1/2 cups water and simmer the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   or until the liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.

4. 4

   Stir the cornstarch mixture, add it to the cherry mixture, and simmer the mixture, stirring, for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat.

6. 6

   Heat the brandy in a small saucepan over moderate heat, ignite it carefully, and pour it over the cherry sauce.

7. 7

   Let the flame subside, shaking the pan, and serve the sauce warm over the ice cream.

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