Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Bananas alla Gretchen aka....mmmmmmm



This recipe is a great dessert to throw together when you need a quick dessert. Don't let the simplicity fool you though, the taste is absolutely brilliant. The measurements on this recipe are in increments for one person. So, if you are making this for you and a special someone, make it double.

Ingredients:

1 banana
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream
2-3 tablespoons of crushed walnuts (optional)

That's all you need. So simple!

In a small sauce pan melt your butter on low heat. After the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir continuously until the butter and sugar combine. Allow the mixture to cook on low for about five minutes, stirring constantly. Leaving your burner on low heat, add the cinnamon and vanilla. Cut your banana into cubes and add it into the mixture. Stir your bananas into your bubbling brew and allow to cook for about one minute. Remove from heat and place in your favorite dessert serving bowls. Now make this masterpiece a la mode with your favorite ice cream (mine is bluebell) and serve. This recipe is so simple, but bananas have never tasted so good!

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