Chocolate Bananas Foster

• 4 slightly unripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 2 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup (60 ml / 2 oz) dark rum
• 2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon freshly-ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon freshly-ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar

Ingredients for 4 servings (765 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except bananas, powdered sugar, orange, and rum in a large skillet over medium high heat.

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2. 2

   Once mixture comes to a boil, add bananas, making sure to keep at least ½ inch (1.3 cm) between them. Cook for 1 minute per side.

3. 3

   Remove bananas from pan and keep warm. Bring mixture again to a strong boil over high heat. Turn off the heat and add rum. If rum has not ignited by itself, do so carefully either with a firestick or a long fireplace match. Wait until flames die out before stirring in zest.

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4. 4

   Spoon sauce over bananas and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm with some ice cream.