"Father, I cannot tell a lie, I cut the tree." (Anecdote of Washington, as a boy, confessing to his father Augustine Washington that it was he who had cut a cherished cherry tree.) ~ Wikiquote _________________ ~ George Washington __________________________ CHERRIES JUBILEE ~ adapted from Winterthur's Culinary Collection * 4 tsp. lemon juice 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup cherry syrup (from canned cherries) 3-4 Tbsp. sifted cornstarch 1 1/2 cups pitted & drained Bing cherries 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/4 tsp. almond extract 1/2 cup cherry brandy, divided toasted slivered almonds Combine lemon juice, sugar, and cherry syrup in saucepan or wow a crowd over a chafing dish. Stir over high heat until mixture is well blended. Gradually stir cornstarch into mixture until sauce is thick and clear. Reduce heat. Add drained cherries, lemon peel, almond extract, and 1/4 cup brandy. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and keep warm. Just before s...
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