Cherries jubilee

This classic cherries jubilee recipe by Rosie Mackean uses fresh fruit and is perfect to enjoy in the summer when cherries are at their juiciest. “This is an excellent way to use the season’s best cherries for a really wonderful, fun pudding,” she says. “Cherries jubilee is a simple thing – cherries are flambéed with brandy and turned into a luscious sauce for ice cream.”

• Add a twist: “Do something a little different and grill the cherries first on the barbecue until blistered and a little smoky, then turn them into the sauce,” suggests Rosie. “It’s a wonderful way to end a barbecue.” No grill? Just start the recipe from step 2.
• Simple summer dessert: just a handful of ingredients – including cherries, brandy and ice cream – come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts in this nostalgic dish. The contrast of warm fruity sauce and cold ice cream is delightful.
• Retro recipe: cherries jubilee was first invented for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. This recipe brings it bang up to date while retaining the favourite qualities that have made it an enduringly popular dessert. Serve in vintage ice cream dishes for extra fun.

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