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Cherries Jubilee

Cherries jubilee is a spectacular dessert, invented by the great Escoffier in honor of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Since then, it has remained a festive dessert that, like crepes Suzette, is a source of attraction and delight.

Cuisine: French
Courses: Dessert
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

16 oz 454gCanned bing cherries
2 tablespoons 30mlKirsch
2 tablespoons 30mlArrowroot - dissolved in water

Recipe Instructions

Drain cherries. Reserve juice from can.

In chafing dish or skillet, heat juice. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes. Add cherries. Bring again to boil. Add arrowroot and continue boiling for a few seconds, until liquid thickens. Sprinkle with slightly warmed kirsch and ignite. Serve quickly.

Source:
THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin

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