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Sauteed Bananas with Cardamom Praline Sauce

Servings: 4
Comments:
Since bananas are available all year round, they make a perfect ingredient for spring, summer, autumn and winter desserts. This is a simple recipe that can be made in a short amount of time, so it's great when you need a last minute dessert for guests.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick/2 oz/56g) unsalted butter
4 bananas, halved lengthwise, then crosswise
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Accompaniment:
Vanilla ice cream

Instructions:
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté half of bananas, cut sides down first, turning over once, until golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spatula to 2 dessert bowls. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and sauté remaining bananas in same manner, transferring to 2 more bowls.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over moderate heat, then add brown sugar, cream, cardamom, and a pinch of salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.

Spoon sauce over bananas and ice cream.

Makes 4 servings.

Source: Gourmet Magazine, February 2005
Date: March 17, 2005