Flaming Cherry Sundaes

From a 1970's Sunset cookbook, this dessert would be the perfect finish to a romantic candlelight dinner. The ingredients listed makes 2 servings, but can easily be doubled or even tripled if you're serving it to guests.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  pitted dark sweet cherries
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
• 1  quart vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Drain the cherries and reserve 1/2 c of the syrup.
2. Combine the cornstarch, cherry syrup, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring.
4. Cook until the liquid is clear and has thickened.
5. Remove from the heat; add the lemon juice and cherries.
6. Warm the brandy in a sauce pan.
7. Spoon the ice cream into two sundae glasses while the brandy warms.
8. Pour the warm brandy over the fruit and ignite.