Bananas Foster

Ingredients

• 4 ripe but firm bananas
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Peel bananas and slice lengthwise, then crosswise if desired.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Stir until melted and bubbling.
5. Add bananas in a single layer.
6. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until glazed and softened but not falling apart.
7. REMOVE THE PAN FROM THE BURNER before adding rum.
8. Add rum carefully.
9. Return to medium heat and simmer until the alcohol aroma mellows and sauce becomes glossy.
10. Stir in vanilla off heat.
11. Spoon bananas and warm sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Chef's Notes

SAFETY: Always remove the pan from the burner before adding rum. Simmering the rum is sufficient — do not flambe.

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