Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4           cup  walnuts -- coarsely chopped
     1/2      teaspoon  butter or margarine
  2               cups  bing or queen anne cherries -- chopped
                        grated rind -- (zest) of one orange
  2        tablespoons  cherry brandy -- or orange juice
  3        tablespoons  cherry juice -- or water
  2          teaspoons  sugar
  1           teaspoon  cornstarch

Preparation:

Place walnuts and butter in glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes. Stir and set aside. In large batter bowl or measuring bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Microwave on High 3 minutes. Stir well. Microwave on High another 3 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Cool slightly and serve over ice cream or cake. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh long stemmed cherry.

Nutritional Information:

328 Calories (kcal); 20g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 20mg Sodium