Name: Caramelized Bananas
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 firm, ripe bananas; 1 to 2 tablespoons rum or liqueur (such as Frangelico, Kalúa, Cointreau, or kir; optional)

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The faint flavor of smoke and caramelized brown sugar do exquisite things to a banana. A drizzling of rum or liqueur gives this simple dessert "gourmet" status. Tips for success: Choose firm, just-ripe bananas so they don't fall apart, cut the bananas as instructed for ease of handling, and use a clean grill rack or a fresh piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil to cover the grill.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons brown sugar

4 firm, ripe bananas

1 to 2 tablespoons rum or liqueur (such as Frangelico, Kalúa, Cointreau, or kir; optional)

Preparation

Step 1
1. Prepare a medium fire in the grill.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
4. Remove from the grill and, if desired, drizzle the rum or liqueur on top. Serve hot.