Servings: 2 cups.
1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup orange juice 4 cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/3 cup cherry brandy 1/4 teaspoon cherry extract, optional Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake
