Grilled Bananas Foster

Name: Grilled Bananas Foster
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons rum or unsweetened apple juice; 4 medium bananas; 2 cups vanilla ice cream

I worked at a Bed and Breakfast a few years back and Bananas Foster was a dessert that they often served with dinner. This wonderful version can be prepared on your outdoor grill. Once it is grilled, just add ice cream and you have a heavenly dessert without heating up your kitchen. — Kathleen Hedger, Fairview Hts, Illinois

Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons rum or unsweetened apple juice
4 medium bananas
2 cups vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and rum. Cut bananas into 1-in. slices; place each banana on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Top with brown sugar mixture. Fold foil around banana mixture; seal packets tightly.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until bananas are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 banana with 2-1/2 tablespoons sauce and 1/2 cup ice cream: 423 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Bananas Foster in Grill It 2012