Warm Bananas with Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf

Name: Warm Bananas with Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 946 milliliters ripe bananas, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/3-inch slices (about; 2 bay leaves; 2 Tbsps brandy; 0 teaspoons fresh coarsely ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 237 milliliters packed light brown sugar; 237 milliliters fresh orange juice; 1 pinch Pinch salt; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter

Warm Bananas with Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 8. One serving contains 284 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat. If you have lemon juice, brown sugar, brandy, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

In large skillet over high heat, melt the butter and cook until it browns, about 3 minutes.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

Add the bay leaves and stand back (it may pop).

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Bay Leaves

Pop

Add the lemon juice, orange juice, brown sugar, brandy, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture up to a boil. Stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by half and it has reached a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes.

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Orange Juice

Brown Sugar

Lemon Juice

Brandy

Salt

Remove the pan from the heat.

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Add the bananas and pepper. Stir to coat the bananas evenly.

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Banana

Pepper

Serve immediately spooned over cake or ice cream.

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Ice Cream

Cooking Notes: You can make the sauce hours ahead of time. Just add the fruit after you bring the sauce back to a simmer. The fruit should be a little cool inside.

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Fruit