Ingredients

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

Method

  • 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.
  • 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.