Browned Butter Bananas with Orange-Brandy Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 medium bananas
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Peel bananas, and cut bananas in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 2 pieces.
2. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to pan, swirling to coat. Cook butter 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add bananas; sauté 1 minute or until browned and tender, turning once. Add 1 tablespoon sugar, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. Place bananas in a medium bowl.
3. 3. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, juice concentrate, brandy, 1 tablespoon water, and salt in pan. Bring to a simmer; cook 1 minute. Drizzle sauce over bananas. Serve immediately over ice cream. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.