Guinettes Cherry Sauce

Guinettes are a special type of brandied cherry imported from France. They are labeled as “semi-confit” meaning they are partially cooked or preserved. The pitted cherries are packed in bottles with sugar and brandy and sometimes kirsch (cherry liqueur) as well. Both the cherries themselves and the liquid in the bottle are wonderfully delicious. Simply serving them over vanilla ice cream makes an excellent, simple treat. Of course, because they are packed in alcohol, they are perfect for fl