Recipe#26685

Title: Banana Bliss

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Banana Bliss
 
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground anise seed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
4 large bananas
1/2 cup pecans, halves or chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons banana liqueur
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1 tablespoon Cognac
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Vanilla ice cream
 
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.
 
Peel the bananas and cut them into diagonal slices about 1/2-inch
thick.  Set aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat,
roast the pecans, stirring constantly, until they begin to darken
and give off a rich toasted aroma. Remove from the heat and set
aside. In a 10-inch skillet whisk together the water, butter, and
sugar. When the butter melts, add the seasoning mix and bring to
a boil, whisking frequently. Whisk in the remaining ingredients,
then add the reserved bananas and pecans.  Combine to cook, stirring
gently, for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve warm with
vanilla ice cream.