Bananas with Caramel Sauce
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Ingredients
- 6 large bananas
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Place unpeeled banana on a baking sheet. Prick the skin of each banana several times with the prongs of a fork.
- Cook the bananas for about 8 minutes. The skin will turn black.
- Over moderate heat, cook the butter, water, and sugar to a medium brown color (it will look like caramel). Remove from heat.
- Combine the milk and cornstarch slurry to the caramel mixture. Stir to dissolve.
- Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Serve on top of the bananas that have been peeled and sliced lengthwise.
Nutrition
| Calories | 178 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 14 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Originally named "Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce" African American Recipes Contra Costa County Health Services Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Food Security Project