In a large skillet mix together sugar, salt and cornstarch; add syrup from cherries, but reserve cherries for later. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat to simmer and gently stir in cherries. Warm the brandy, ignite it and pour over cherries. Scoop ice cream into dessert dishes and pour hot cherries over.

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