09/06/2024
Caramel Bananas with Toasted Walnuts
Sweet bananas, saucy caramel, buttered walnuts, a burst of brandy and a sprinkle of cinnamon…say no more!
Serves:
2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 50g butter
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup brandy, rum or whisky
- cinnamon, for sprinkling
- vanilla bean ice cream, for serving
Method
Melt the butter in a large frypan and sauté walnuts for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted. Add brown sugar and cook, stirring until dissolved. Remove pan from the heat, add bananas and brandy. Carefully flambé the pan by tilting over a gas flame or lighting with a long match. Return to the heat and simmer, stirring until the flames subside and bananas have softened. Sprinkle with cinnamon, portion into bowls and serve with ice cream.
Tips
- Substitute fresh orange juice or apple juice for an alcohol free dessert.
- STYLING Pile bananas and walnuts into the serving bowl before spooning over sauce. Top with a textured scoop of ice cream, drizzle with extra sauce and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- DRINK Brandy
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