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Star Anise and Caramel Caramelized Banana with Cinnamon Butter

Name: Star Anise and Caramel Caramelized Banana with Cinnamon Butter
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cantonese Chinese
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 star anise; 1 tbsp caramel sauce

Warm star anise enhances the caramel flavor with subtle licorice notes.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Add star anise to the saucepan during caramel preparation. Stir in caramel sauce before serving.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Cut bananas in half and brush with melted butter.
Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized.
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook until thickened.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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