BANANAS FOSTER

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The New York Times food editor Jane Nickerson first published this recipe in 1957 as part of an article on New Orleans-style Creole cooking. Adapted from Brennan's restaurant, this recipe is meant to be a showstopper. But it's deceptively easy. Be sure to have a lid at the ready to extinguish the flame in case things get out of hand. If you cannot find banana liqueur, just add a teaspoon more rum.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy, for two, quick, dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 banana, peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon banana liqueur
1 ounce light rum (80- to 90-proof)
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter and sugar in a small frying pan. Add banana pieces and sautĂ© over medium heat until lightly browned, turning pieces once. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Remove pan from heat.
  • Add liqueur and rum to pan. To flambĂ©, carefully light sauce with long-reach lighter. Spoon flaming sauce over the banana pieces until flame is extinguished.
  • Serve warm banana pieces and sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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