dark cherry shortcakes jubilee
Dark Cherry Shortcakes Jubilee 1 (16 1/2 ounce) can pitted dark sweet Bing cherries in syrup 3 to 4 tablespoons cognac, brandy, or dark rum, or to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Ingredients
- 1(16 1/2 ounce) can pitted dark sweet bing cherries in syrup
- 3to 4 tablespoons cognac, brandy, or dark rum, or to taste
- 1tablespooncornstarch
- 1/4teaspoonground cinnamon, or to taste (optional)
- 1pint cherry vanilla ice cream
- 6store bought shortcakes
Directions
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Dark Cherry Shortcakes Jubilee 1 (16 1/2 ounce) can pitted dark sweet Bing cherries in syrup 3 to 4 tablespoons cognac, brandy, or dark rum,
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the cherries are heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes
- 3
Remove from the heat
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In a small bowl, combine the Cognac with the cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved
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Add the mixture to the cherries
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Return to a simmer and cook, stirring, until lightly thickened
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Transfer the cherries to a serving bowl and stir in the cinnamon, if desired
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Place 1 shortcake on each serving plate, top with a scoop of ice cream, and spoon some of the warm sauce over each serving