December 5, 2007
Recipe for simple bananas foster?
Lulu asked:
I want to make something similar to banana's foster, just simpler. How do you cook the bananas so that they aren't mushy?
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Bananas with Vanilla Rum Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
4 medium firm, ripe bananas, peeled and split lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 to 2 tablespoons light rum
PREPARATION:
Directions for bananas with vanilla rum sauce.
Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add sugar; stir until melted. Add bananas; sauté for about 10 minutes, until just tender, turning once. In a medium bowl, stir together ice cream and rum.
Remove bananas to a serving dish, spooning brown sugar juices over them. Serve with ice cream and rum sauce.
Bananas with vanilla rum sauce serves 4.
Hnash has the recipe correct, but I will tell you what I do to help prevent mushy banana's. I stick mine in the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes before I peel and use them. Hope this tip helps you.