Browned Butter Bananas with Toasted Pecans |
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Prep Time: 13 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Browning the butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the sauce, but it's tricky to see in a dark, coated skillet. Use a stainless steel skillet to make sure the butter reaches a golden-brown hue without burning. Ingredients:
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
dash of ground cardamom |
2 tablespoons milk |
2 tablespoons light or dark rum |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 bananas, cut in half crosswise and lengthwise |
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted |
vanilla ice cream (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Add milk, rum, and lemon zest; stir until smooth. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 5 minutes, swirling pan until butter just starts to turn golden.
3. Place bananas in butter, cut sides down, and cook 2 minutes. Turn bananas, and cook 1 minute. Divide bananas evenly among 4 serving plates.
4. Pour reserved powdered sugar mixture into same skillet. Increase heat to medium; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in pecan halves. Pour sauce evenly over bananas; top with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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