Classic Cherries Jubilee
Classic Cherries Jubilee is a timeless dessert that combines juicy cherries, rich caramelized sugar, and a hint of warm brandy for a show-stopping finish. In just 20 minutes, you can create a dish that’s both elegant and effortless, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup kirsch or rum
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the sugar dissolves, and the liquid is syrupy.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the kirsch or rum.
- Return the skillet to the heat and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long fireplace match or utility lighter.
- Gently swirl the cherries in the pan until the flame subsides, in about 45 seconds.
- Serve the hot cherries immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
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