Caramelized Bananas

Caramelized Bananas

Info

Rating
Calories
185.0
Protein
1.0
Sodium
3.0
Fat
6.0

Description

The faint flavor of smoke and caramelized brown sugar do exquisite things to a banana. A drizzling of rum or liqueur gives this simple dessert "gourmet" status. Tips for success: Choose firm, just-ripe bananas so they don't fall apart, cut the bananas as instructed for ease of handling, and use a clean grill rack or a fresh piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil to cover the grill.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 firm, ripe bananas
1 to 2 tablespoons rum or liqueur (such as Frangelico, Kalúa, Cointreau, or kir; optional)

Directions

  1. 1. Prepare a medium fire in the grill.
  2. 2. Combine the butter and brown sugar in a shallow dish. Peel the bananas, cut in half lengthwise, and then again crosswise. Add the bananas to the butter mixture and toss very gently to coat.
  3. 3. Grill the bananas, turning once, until a crispy brown coating of caramelized sugar forms on the surface, about 5 minutes per side. Watch carefully; don't allow the sugar to char.
  4. 4. Remove from the grill and, if desired, drizzle the rum or liqueur on top. Serve hot.

Tags

    Dessert Fourth of July Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Banana Summer Grill Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
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