Day 349.
I am still having photo uploading issues. I'm working on it, and fingers are crossed that in a few hours everything will be good to go.
I wasn't planning on making Cherries Jubilee yesterday, but the kids and I were watching a Paula Deen episode and she made some. Adam was already at the grocery store (buying duck! ack!) so we called him and had him bring home some canned cherries. It's a good thing, too, because the ducks were so frozen they bounced on the kitchen counter.
The Ingredients.
2 T butter, melted
1 T cornstarch
2 (15-ounce) cans pitted black cherries in heavy syrup, but NOT pie filling
2 T white sugar
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
vanilla ice cream
The Directions.
I used a 1 quart crockpot. Melt butter in the microwave, and whisk in cornstarch until it's completely dissolved. Drain cans of cherries, and add to crockpot. Pour in cornstarch mixture. Add sugar and lemon zest. No need to stir. If you're going to add the brandy, do so now.
Cook on high for 2 hours, and serve hot over vanilla ice cream. Paula lit her cherries jubilee on
fire to burn off the alcohol. I tried to do that, but it didn't work, and I ended up getting cherry juice all over my long wand-lighter thingy and now it doesn't ignite. I wouldn't put the brandy in if you are going to serve to small children.The Verdict.
This was a fun dessert. I made two batches, one with and one without the brandy. The brandy one tastes like it has brandy in it, and I liked the plain one better. I wish the fire part would have worked, that would have been cool.
I'm off to skin a duck.
Now, how often can you say, "I'm off to skin a duck?"
What a fun recipe! I agree, the fire would have been a nice touch. :-)
December 14, 2008 at 8:49 AM
sounds like a lot of fun. good luck w/ the duck :)
December 14, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Oh, I have to try this! It reminds me of the book 'Dealing with Dragons.' Cherry Jubilee was Kazul (one of the dragons) favorite dessert.
December 14, 2008 at 11:45 AM
What kind of cherries? Bing cherries or the sour cherries?
December 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I've heard my gramma say "slicker than the skin of duck"
How cool would it have been to light yoru food on fire, that's not something to one does everyday.
December 14, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Love your blog... I've never used my crockpot so much before this year! On the cherries jubilee, I think if you want to flambe, you don't add the brandy until the end. Warm it up, pour it in, light it on fire.
December 14, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Are we looking forward to a duck a la crockpot recipe for tomorrow?
December 14, 2008 at 12:33 PM
ACK!! You have to SKIN a duck?? I just bought one today for Christmas Eve. Believe it or not, my 16 yo son LOVES duck...LOL
December 14, 2008 at 1:02 PM
Wow! I never heard of a dessert in a crockpot. Very clever idea!
December 14, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Mmmm, that sounds good. I watch your blog, but don't always comment. Now, you're sure it's not pie cherries? I already have some frozen black cherries from our tree, so I'm going to have to give it a try. Karen
December 14, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Sounds delectable dahling...
December 14, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Paula Deen always forgets to show the correct way to flame alcohol. If you pour some into a metal ladle then light it, then pour it into the dish to be flamed. It makes it much easier!
December 14, 2008 at 6:39 PM
Oh, Bad for Duck but Hoorah for your Hubby! Sounds likes the ultimate Christmas Dinner! Unless you have 2....don't waste it! YOU ARE ALMOST DONE! Love, Cindylepp (from allrecipes.com) in Kentucky!
December 15, 2008 at 3:43 AM
I had to laugh when I read your blog this a.m.! I watched saw the Paula Deen show to and told my hubby that I was going to make the cherries jubilee too this week..looks delish in the crockpot!
December 15, 2008 at 5:53 AM
If you want to light the brandy, you must add it after cooking. Cooking will evaporate the alcohol from the brandy.
December 15, 2008 at 6:26 AM
I have to tell you, I just found your blog last weekend, and I have been skimming through constantly. So far I've made 2 different recipes (Dijon & Maple syrup Chicken with sweet potatoes and the Black Bean soup) and I've also, thanks to you, had the desire to make 2 other crock pot recipes... all in one week. (crock pot oatmeal and the bean soup medley from Trader Joes.)
My Mom and I are both huge crock pot fans, and we always love new recipes. If you're up for a new one, let me know and I'll write it up for you. Its a pot roast recipe but delicious!
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!
December 15, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Hey There-- Where do you buy your cherries? They look like Costco cans, but I haven't seen them in the store before. Thanks!
December 15, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Hi Girl Fisher,
Adam bought them at a local store, Lunardis, in the canned fruit section.
xox
steph
December 15, 2008 at 3:07 PM
FINALLY a print button!!! Thank you :)
December 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM
I don't have ny brandy...would Amaretto work?
December 26, 2011 at 9:57 AM
@Nicol, sounds good to me! :-)
December 26, 2011 at 9:58 AM
I didn't read the note above regarding the anonymous comments. So I'll repost. Didn't one of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles books have the recipe for cherry jubilee? Exactly the way the dragon, Kazul like it.
January 2, 2012 at 2:46 PM
When I made this the first time, I didn't get the fire effect either. I think it was due to my mixing in the brandy with everything else. I also think that if I let it "pool" in the mixture, then lit it, I not only would have gotten the fire effect, I would've had a substantially less alcohol taste.
May 22, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Can I flambé while it is in the crock pot, or will it damage it?
Thanks!
September 19, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Hi Susanna, I used a barbecue lighter right in the ceramic insert --- I'd recommend removing the insert from the cooking element and keeping the flame far away from the cord, etc.
September 19, 2015 at 10:39 AM