Caramel Bananas with Maple Syrup

• ripe bananas↗2
• unsalted butter↗1 teaspoon
• pure maple syrup↗3 tablespoons

  (may use brown sugar in a pinch)

• pure vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• fresh lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut bananas in half crosswise then lengthwise.

2. 2

   Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet and place the bananas in the butter, coating them using a pastry brush.

3. 3

   Move the bananas to one side of the pan.

4. 4

   Slightly tip the pan (with bananas on upper side), then add the maple syrup (or brown sugar), vanilla and lemon juice.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the cinnamon and give the mixture a good stir.

6. 6

   Lower the pan and blend the sauce with the bananas, spooning the sauce over the top.

7. 7

   Cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Arrange 4 banana pieces on each dessert plate.

9. 9

   Garnish each dish with mint sprig, and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or any flavor ice cream of your choice.