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June 11, 2012

Friday Cooking Demo - Bananas Foster

Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp. Whole Unsalted Butter
  • 3-4 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Brandy or Rum
  • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice To Taste
  • Cinnamon To Taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Vanilla Ice Cream as Needed
  • ½ to 1 whole Banana
Directions
  1. Heat a sauté pan on the stove.
  2. Add butter & cook until melted.
  3. Add the brown sugar & cook until the sugar is     completely dissolved & starts to look foamy & bubbly.
  4. Add the brandy or rum & flambé.
  5. Add orange juice, cinnamon & heavy whipping cream. Bring back to a simmer.
  6. Add the bananas & simmer until smooth & slightly thickened.
  7. You can garnish with almond pralines, fresh mint sprigs, maraschino cherries, or fresh whipped cream!