Jam Pancakes Flamed with Kirsch

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cherry preserves
• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
• Additional corn oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup kirsch
• 1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy)