Bananas Foster

Name: Bananas Foster
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1-ounce pecans, toasted; Splash of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier; 2 heaping teaspoons dark brown sugar; 2 pats unsalted butter; 1/2 ounce creme de banana; Juice of 1/2 orange; Somewhat less than juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 banana, sliced lengthwise; 1-ounce dark rum, such as Cruzan Black Strap; Butter pecan ice cream, for serving

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 1 serving

Level: Intermediate

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

1-ounce pecans, toasted

Splash of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier

2 heaping teaspoons dark brown sugar

2 pats unsalted butter

1/2 ounce creme de banana

Juice of 1/2 orange

Somewhat less than juice of 1/2 lemon

1 banana, sliced lengthwise

1-ounce dark rum, such as Cruzan Black Strap

Butter pecan ice cream, for serving

Directions

Heat the pecans in a saute pan over high heat. Add a splash of the orange liqueur. Then add the brown sugar, butter, creme de banana, orange juice and lemon juice. Cook until the ingredients are melted. Add the banana and cook until the banana is heated through and sauce is reduced. Add the rum and flambe. Serve over the ice cream.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Use extreme caution when igniting alcohol. Remove the pan from the heat source before adding the alcohol. Pour the alcohol into the pan and carefully ignite with a match or click lighter. Return the pan to the heat and gently swirl to reduce the flames.

Recipe courtesy of The Velvet Tango Room, Cleveland, Ohio