Bananas with Caramel Sauce

Sweet and delicious, this banana dessert will be a hit with the whole family! The recipe makes 12 servings, making it a wonderful choice for social gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
- 6 large bananas
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
Directions
- 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.
Notes
Learn more about:
Originally named "Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce"
African American Recipes
Contra Costa County Health Services
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Food Security Project