From thinking about it to plating it up... 10 minutes maximum for these boozy caramelised bananas! This is the best don’t-have-much-in-the-house dessert.   

Serves 4  

Ingredients 

• 4-6 bananas  
• 3 tablespoons butter  
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar  
• a decent squeeze of lemon juice  
• a pinch of salt  
• 3 tablespoons brandy or rum (optional)  
• softly whipped cream to serve  

Method 

1. Peel and slice the bananas into 2–3cm thick slices.  
2. Melt the butter and brown sugar together in a frying pan until bubbling.  
3. Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.  
4. Place the bananas in the pan and cook in the bubbling sauce until softened but not mushy. Add the alcohol, if using, and let the sauce bubble for another 1–2 minutes.  
5. Serve the caramelised bananas smothered in sauce with a dollop of softly whipped cream. 

This recipe is featured in Nici's cookbook 'A Quiet Kitchen'.

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