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Warm Bananas with Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf (Michael Chiarello) Recipe

Warm Bananas with Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf (Michael Chiarello) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp brandy
pinch salt
6 ripe bananas, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/3-inch slices (about 1 quart)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp fresh coarsely ground black pepper
store bought chocolate cake or ice cream , for serving

Directions:

In large skillet over high heat, melt the butter and cook until it browns, about 3 minutes. Add the bay leaves and stand back (it may pop). Add the lemon juice, orange juice, brown sugar, brandy, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture up to a boil. Stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by half and it has reached a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the bananas and pepper. Stir to coat the bananas evenly. Serve immediately spooned over cake or ice cream.
Cooking Notes: You can make the sauce hours ahead of time. Just add the fruit after you bring the sauce back to a simmer. The fruit should be a little cool inside. Serve it with a good, store bought chocolate cake or spoon it over your favorite ice cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.96 Kcal (1000 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.68g	12%
Cholesterol	20.35mg	7%
Sodium	28.02mg	1%
Potassium	141.85mg	3%
Total Carbs	40.58g	14%
Sugars	39.03g	156%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	0.53g	1%
Vitamin C	22.7mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	38.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	244.42 Kcal (1023 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.85g	12%
Cholesterol	20.82mg	7%
Sodium	28.66mg	1%
Potassium	145.1mg	3%
Total Carbs	41.51g	14%
Sugars	39.92g	156%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	0.54g	1%
Vitamin C	23.2mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	39.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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