Banana Drama Flambé

Caramelized Bananas Foster with A1 Sauce Over Vanilla Ice Cream

20 minutes

Serves 4

DessertFrench

Herb's take

Classic Bananas Foster takes a walk on the smoky side with a splash of A1 sauce, bringing savory depth to this dramatic dessert. You’ll master flambéing and learn how a touch of umami can turn caramel into conversation.

Equipment needed

Long lighter

Instructions

01
In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the brown sugar and stir until the mixture looks like wet sand and bubbles softly.
02
Lay the banana halves cut side down in the bubbling caramel. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then gently flip and cook another minute until well coated and golden.
Herb says
Caramelized bananas should be golden, not mushy. Keep the pan moving and your courage up.
03
Drizzle in the Heinz A1 sauce and sprinkle in the cinnamon. Stir gently to coat the bananas, letting the savory aroma mingle with the caramel.
Herb says
This is where the A1 does its magic, adding a surprising layer of smoky tang to all that sugar.
04
Remove the pan from heat. Carefully pour in the dark rum, then return to the heat. Ignite with a long lighter, letting the flames burn off the alcohol while swirling the pan gently.
05
Once the flames subside, spoon the bananas and sauce immediately over vanilla ice cream, dividing among four bowls. Serve right away, while the contrast of hot sauce and cold ice cream is pure theater.

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Banana Drama Flambé

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