Sherried Minty Cherries

I bought some cherries and wanted to make brandied cherries - alas no brandy. This is a good substitution!! Serve over ice cream

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb sweet cherries
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 3  tablespoons creme de menthe

Directions

1. Cut cherries in half and pit them, working over a bowl to catch the juices. Set aside.
2. In a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the sugar and 3/4 cup of sherry to boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Continue boiling, without stirring, until the liquid is reduced about 5 minutes.
4. Add the cherries and their juices to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the cherries are just heated through and slightly softened, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in the 3 Tbl creme de menthe and remove from the heat.
6. Set aside for at least 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow the flavors to marry.
7. Spoon the warm cherries and sauce over ice cream.