Bananas Clarence

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a 10 or 12-inch skillet over low heat.
2. 2
   Add the honey, lemon juice, nutmeg, ginger, and pepper.
3. 3
   Stir until the honey liquifies and the ingredients are well blended.
4. 4
   Add the Madeira, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Note: The recipe may be done ahead to this point.
6. 6
   Reheat sauce before continuing.
7. 7
   Add the banana pieces to the simmering sauce.
8. 8
   Cook them, basting and turning, until they befin to soften, about 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, place 2 scoops of ice cream in each of the 4 bowls or soup plates.
10. 10
    Spoon the hot bananas and sauce over the ice cream and serve at once.