Caramelized Bananas

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Gather everything you need for this delicious banana dessert. Don't use overripe bananas — they'll fall apart as they cook. The bananas should be nice and firm.

2. Step 2:

   

   Peel the bananas and cut them into pieces about 3/4 inch (1.5–2 cm) thick. Don't slice them too thin — you can even halve them lengthwise.

3. Step 3:

   

   Melt the butter in a small skillet. Keep the heat low so it doesn't scorch, and stir so it melts evenly.

4. Step 4:

   

   Add the sugar to the melted butter. Stir and let it heat for a few more minutes.

5. Step 5:

   

   The sugar will melt and turn a golden caramel color. Keep an eye on it — the mixture will start to foam, and if you look away it can burn. Stir with a wooden spatula.

6. Step 6:

   

   Pour the water into the caramel. Do this carefully — it will hiss and bubble, which is normal. Stir and cook for a minute, until the sugar dissolves.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add the banana slices to the hot caramel and cook for a minute over low heat. If your bananas are soft, cut the cooking time a bit — the goal is for them to hold their shape.

8. Step 8:

   

   Carefully flip the bananas and cook another minute on the other side. Sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon to taste. Sesame seeds make a nice substitute for the cinnamon.

9. Step 9:

   

   The caramelized bananas are ready! Arrange them on a plate and dig in. They're delicious both warm and cold. Enjoy!