Very Cherry Sundaes
["1 lb. dark sweet cherries or 2 (16 1/2 to 17 oz.) cans pitted dark sweet cherries, drained plus 2 Tbsp. sugar", "vanilla ice cream", "1 Tbsp. brandy (optional)"]
["In 1-quart casserole, cook cherries or canned cherries plus 2 tablespoons sugar, covered, on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until hot.", "Stir halfway through cooking.", "Stir in 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)."]
["dark sweet cherries", "vanilla ice cream", "brandy"]