Description
This decadent dessert features bananas enveloped in a rich suzette sauce made from freshly squeezed orange juice, caramelized sugar, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Units
- 4-5 bananas
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (240ml)
- 50g butter (3 tbsp)
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground cardamom powder
- Orange zest, for garnishing
- 10 slivered almonds, for garnishing
- Raisins, for garnishing
- Brown sugar, for garnishing
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and set them aside in a dish.
- In a pan, melt the sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it caramelizes and turns a light brown color.
- Add the orange juice, butter, nutmeg powder, and cardamom powder to the caramelized sugar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Pour the sauce over the peeled bananas.
- Top the bananas with the orange zest, slivered almonds, raisins, and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
- Bake at 340F (170C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a splash of orange liqueur to the sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15