Bananas Foster
This recipe makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas , peeled and halved lengthwise2 ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Pinch ground nutmeg 1 Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup light rum 1/3 cup light rum or dark rum
- 2 tbsp banana liqueur , (optional)2 tbsp banana liqueur or brandy, (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream Vanilla ice cream
Preparation
Cut bananas in half lengthwise; set aside.
In skillet or chafing dish, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar until melted. Add bananas, cut side down; cook, turning once, for about 5 minutes or until just barely tender. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Pour rum, and banana liqueur (if using), over bananas, shaking pan to distribute liquid. Averting face, ignite with long wooden match. Using long handled spoon baste bananas with flaming sauce until the flames subside.
Serve immediately with ice cream.
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