Grilled Banana Split!

Number of Servings: 4 banana splits

Method: Combined
Temperature: Combined
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Grilling Time: 8–10 minutes

 

Grilled bananas give a whole new dimension to banana splits. Just think: If the soda fountains of old had used grilled bananas in their “splits” they might just still be around. Dangit!

 

The sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 2 1/2 dl tightly-packed brown sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 8 tablespoons heavy cream

 

  1. Place butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small saucepan.

  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

  3. Remove the pan from the burner and stir in the cream.

 

Next step:

  • 4 bananas, unpeeled and split lengthwise

  • 3 different types of ice cream (the classics are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry)

  • Walnuts or pecans, toasted in a dry skillet

  • Whipped cream

 

  1. Dab some oil on a paper towel and grease the grill grate.

  2. Place the bananas (with skin on) on the grill (slit side down).

  3. Barbecue the bananas for 2–3 minutes.

  4. Turn the bananas over and then brush the bananas with a little of the sauce.

  5. Continue barbecuing the bananas a few more minutes while intermittently brushing with the sauce.

  6. Remove the bananas from their peel and cut them into pieces.

  7. Scoop ice cream in 4 bowls. Add in the banana pieces, more of the sauce, nuts, or candy and top with whipped cream.

 

Tips: If you are serving the banana splits to the kids you might want to replace the nuts with some M&Ms or another popular candy.