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Bananas Foster
Growing up in South Louisiana, I was introduced to one of the most decadent desserts ever created by human hands. It’s sweet, rich and flavorful, and is traditionally cooked on a stove top — Bananas Foster.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 c dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 c banana liqueur
- 4 firm bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then halved
- 1/4 c dark rum
- 4 scoops vanilla-bean ice cream
Instructions
- Combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon in the a large cast-iron skillet.
- Set the skillet over low heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the banana liqueur, then place the bananas in the pan.
- When the banana sections soften and begin to brown, carefully add the rum.
- Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot, then tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum.
- When the flames subside, lift the bananas out of the skillet and place four pieces over each portion of ice cream.
- Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the ice cream and serve immediately.
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Notes
It's best to use a large cast-iron skillet with this recipe, however, if you have a disc cooker that will suffice for this decadent dessert.
