Use up your bananas and transform them into our boozy baked caramelised dessert with the help of rum, maple syrup and pecans
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4
6 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced in half lengthways2 tbsp dark brown soft sugar2 tbsp maple syrup3-4 tbsp rum or whisky40g pecans, toasted and choppedvanilla or salted caramel ice cream, to serve
STEP 1Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Toss the banana halves in an ovenproof dish with the sugar, maple syrup and rum or whisky. Sprinkle with a small pinch of salt, if you like.STEP 2Bake for 15 mins, then remove from the oven. Heat the grill to high and grill the bananas for 3-5 mins, or until bubbling and caramelised. Spoon the bananas into bowls and scatter over the pecans. Serve with ice cream, and any of the caramelised syrup from the dish drizzled over the top.
