Bananas Foster

Contributed bySharon Hammond
Bananas Foster: Sautéed bananas with caramel sauce, topped with vanilla ice cream and chopped walnuts on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoon rum
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 bananas (peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 us liquid pint vanilla ice cream
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, rum, vanilla, and cinnamon. When mixture begins to bubble, place bananas and walnuts in pan. Cook until bananas are hot, 1-2 minutes; do NOT overcook. Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream.

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