Name: Strawberries Jubilee
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; 1 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch stirred with 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 pints strawberries (1 1/2 lb), trimmed and large berries halved; 1/4 cup kirsch; Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream

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Strawberries Jubilee

Flambéing was all the rage in the '40s, not only for its drama but also for its utility — chafing dishes let the cook go home early and let the host or hostess show off in the dining room. Everyone's heard of cherries Jubilee, but we prefer strawberries set aflame in boozy syrup.

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