Ingredients
6 bananas (large)
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
skim
2 teaspoons cornstarch
dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
Steps
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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 178 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 14 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 25 g |
| Added Sugars included | 16 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 36 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 249 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce. Recipe source: African American Recipes Contra Costa County Health Services Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Food Security Project. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.