Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      tablespoons   water -- divided
     1/4  cup           light corn syrup
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    fresh lemon or lime juice
   2      cups          northwest fresh sweet cherries -- pitted & quartered
     1/2  cup           sugar

Preparation:

Makes about 2 cups 1. Combine cherries, sugar, 1/4 cup water and corn syrup in saucepan. 2. Blend cornstarch with remaining water; add to cherry mixture. 3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened; stir in lemon juice. 4. Chill. NOTE: For a variation, alternate layers off ice cream and Sweet Cherry Ice Cream Sauce in parfait glasses. Serve immediately, topped with whole fresh cherries, if desired.