A dessert treat that will make you look like a star in the kitchen yet it’s so easy to make. This is a fast and tasty dessert treat that you will love. Follow my guide to see how to make yours like this.
Ingredients(2 servings)
- 2 Ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- Juice from half a lemon
- 2 Tablespoons Margarine/butter
- 1 Orange (juice and rind)
- 30ml Brandy/rum/whisky (optional)
STEP BY STEP PREPARATIONS
- Peel the rind from half the orange using a peeler to get the thinnest pieces. Cut the orange and squeeze out the juice and set aside
- Cut into thin strips using a sharp knife, Cut into small dices and set aside
- Peel the bananas and cut into 2 equal halves
- Melt a little butter/margarine (just enough to cook the bananas) on a medium heat
- Place the bananas to cook on the first side on medium heat until they are browned.
- Allow for the second side to cook and brown as well. Be careful not to overcook as they will get too soft and mashy. When browned set aside on a small plate
- Add a little more butter/margarine to the pan and allow to melt.
- Add the sugar…Stir and allow to cook for a few seconds
- Add the orange juice…………..add a little lemon juice
- Finally add the orange rind, Allow to simmer slowly until it reduces. It should be slightly thick
- Finally the brandy/whisky/rum but take care not to ignite when using an open flame from your cooker. If you don’t like the alcohol, skip it but make sure the sauce is runny before serving.
- To ignite the alcohol, light a match and place near the pan….
- Stir the sauce as the flames burns away the alcohol. The flame will light for a few seconds. When it goes out allow for the sauce to thicken again then…….
- Pour the sauce on top of the bananas
- Banana Flambé with an orange brandy sauce served with Ice cream.
- Serve immediately while hot with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy.
