Coconut-Rum Caramelized Bananas

Name: Coconut-Rum Caramelized Bananas
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream for serving; Bananas, 4, peeled, halved crosswise, and quartered lengthwise; Kosher salt; Dark rum or water, 2 tablespoons; Dark rum or water, 2 tablespoons; Light brown sugar, ½ cup (3½ oz/105 g) packed; Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons; Shredded dried coconut, ⅓ cup (1¼ oz/35 g)

Preparation info

Makes
4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Weeknight Gluten Free

By Kristine Kidd

Published 2013

About

I always have bananas and dried coconut on hand, so this dish is easy to put together when I want a special treat. Don’t skip the pinch of salt when making the sauce; it really helps bring out all the flavors.

Ingredients

Shredded dried coconut, ⅓ cup (1¼ oz/35 g)
Unsalted butter

Dinner
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir we