1 can pitted dark sweet cherries
1/4 c. (each) sugar, brandy
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 qt. vanilla ice cream

Drain cherries, reserving syrup. In skillet, combine sugar and cornstarch; mix then add syrup. Set control on 375 degrees; cook and stir cherry mixture until thickened and bubbly; stir in cherries; turn heat off.

To flame, rest serving spoon on top of cherries. Pour brandy slowly into the spoon so that brandy flows from spoon and floats on cherry mixture. Remove spoon carefully to avoid disturbing brandy layer. Light brandy with match applied to corner of skillet; spoon flaming cherries over ice cream in dessert dishes (not crystal); makes 4 to 5 servings.