Light Caramelized Bananas
Hello, dessert lovers! As an experienced chef with a knack for creating delightful treats, I'm thrilled to share one of my all-time favorites with you: Light Caramelized Bananas. Brace yourself for a symphony of flavors as the bananas turn golden and caramelized, offering a heavenly experience that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 4 good sized bananas, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup apple juice (8 ounces)
- ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter*
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook it until it is nice and bubbly and begins to brown slightly. Add the apple and lime juice, and stir in the brown sugar. Increase heat to medium-high and cook 8-10 minutes (until mixture starts to look “syrupy”).
- Reduce heat back down to medium, add the bananas and cook until softened slightly (about 3 – 4 minutes) – turning them over several times as they cook. Serve warm along with the sauce from the skillet.
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Notes
*If you want an even lower fat version of this dish, you can use a generous coating of cooking spray (such as the mild flavored canola oil) instead of butter. The taste won’t be quite as rich, but it’s still delicious, and the browning and toasting part will turn out fine.*