Caramelized Bananas

Ingredients

• 4 bananas
• 10 ml (2 tsp) butter or non-hydrogenated margarine
• 60 ml (¼ cup) brown sugar
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) water

Preparation

1. Cut each banana into two sections and then in half lengthwise (4 pieces for each banana).
2. In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
3. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Mix.  
4. Place the bananas and the brown sugar mixture in a frying pan. Toss the bananas to coat with the brown sugar mixture.
5. Heat the frying pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the bananas are warmed through and lightly browned.  
6. Add the water to dilute the brown sugar mixture a little. Reheat for 1 minute and serve immediately.