BANANA TOPPING FOR ICE CREAM RECIPES

Steps:

• Place bananas in a saucepan over high heat; cook and stir until bananas become a chunky paste, about 5 minutes. Turn temperature down to medium, and mix brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into saucepan. Stir until all ingredients are well combined, about 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large,heavy saute' pan.
• Peel and slice the bananas into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Cook the bananas in the hot butter, stirring until the fruit begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
• Add the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Cook until the sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
• Add the banana liqueur and vanilla.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• VARIATIONS: BANANA WALNUT TOPPING: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts at the last moment before serving.
• BANANA MARSHMALLOW TOPPING: Add 1/2 cup mini-marshmallows along with the vanilla, and stir until the marshmallows are melted completely.
• Serve immediately.
• BANANA RUM RAISIN TOPPING: Pour 2 tablespoon dark rum over 1/4 cup raisins and set aside for 1 hour before preparing the sauce.
• Omit the banana liqueur.
• Add the raisins and rum along with the vanilla.
• Heat thoroughly and serve immediately.
• BANANA ALMOND TOPPING: Substitute amaretto liqueur or almond syrup for the banana liqueur.
• Proceed with the recipe as directed, adding 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds at the last moment before serving.