Warm Bananas with Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf (Michael Chiarello) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter |
2 bay leaves |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 cup fresh orange juice |
1 cup packed light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons brandy |
pinch salt |
6 ripe bananas, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/3-inch slices (about 1 quart) |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarsely ground black pepper |
store bought chocolate cake or ice cream, for serving |
Directions:
1. In large skillet over high heat, melt the butter and cook until it browns, about 3 minutes. Add the bay leaves and stand back (it may pop). Add the lemon juice, orange juice, brown sugar, brandy, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture up to a boil. Stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by half and it has reached a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the bananas and pepper. Stir to coat the bananas evenly. Serve immediately spooned over cake or ice cream.
2. Cooking Notes: You can make the sauce hours ahead of time. Just add the fruit after you bring the sauce back to a simmer. The fruit should be a little cool inside. Serve it with a good, store bought chocolate cake or spoon it over your favorite ice cream.
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