Ouzo-Poached Cherries With Waffles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (300 g) packet frozen cherries, thawed on paper toweling
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons ouzo
• 2 (180 g) packets round waffles
• vanilla ice cream, to serve

Directions

1. 1

   Place the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over a low heat and, stirring, cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sugar dissolves; increase the heat to high and bring to the boil; add the cherries, mint and ouzo; reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until the syrup thickens slightly; remove the mint sprig and discard.

2. 2

   Warm the waffles in a toaster, divide the waffles among serving plates, top with ice cream and spoon over the cherries and syrup and serve immediately.