Recipe Alert*** Cherries Jubilee Cream Parfait

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1 (12-ounce) bag frozen cherries    $2.49
1/4 cup sugar                                 $0.05
1/4 cup orange juice                       $0.06
1 tbsp. cornstarch                           $0.01
2 cups vanilla ice cream                   $0.80
16 chocolate cream cookies, broken into pieces $0.51

Directions:  In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar, and orange juice.  Bring to a simmer.  In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water.  Stir the slurry into the cherry mixture and simmer until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.  Let cool.

In parfait glasses, put a small scoop of ice cream, a spoonful or two of the cherry mixture, and some of the cookie pieces.  Repeat layering to fill up the glass.  Serve immediately.

Serves 4
Cook time:  10 minutes
Cost:  near $1.00 per person

Thanks Sandra Lee!