Caramelized Bananas

4 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 firm, ripe bananas
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons rum or liqueur (such as Frangelico, Kalua, Cointreau, or kir; optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Prepare a medium fire in the grill.
  2. 2
    2. Combine the butter and brown sugar in a shallow dish. Peel the bananas, cut in half lengthwise, and then again crosswise. Add the bananas to the butter mixture and toss very gently to coat.
  3. 3
    3. Grill the bananas, turning once, until a crispy brown coating of caramelized sugar forms on the surface, about 5 minutes per side. Watch carefully; don't allow the sugar to char.
  4. 4
    4. Remove from the grill and, if desired, drizzle the rum or liqueur on top. Serve hot.

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