Banana Crackle

I think I'd have to rate bananas as one of my favourite fruits.  Fantastic as a quick snack, or just a piece of fruit after lunch maybe.

But, added to other ingredients for a dessert, the possibilities are endless.

Where does the title "Banana Crackle" come from?  Well, we kinda made it up because we could not think of anything better (or perhaps I should say more appropriate) to call it.

Banana - because naturally it contains bananas.  Crackle - the dessert itself does not crackle, but your teeth might!  You have been warned.

Deb Cooks...
Banana Crackle

Recipe serves 4

4 firm bananas

50g unsalted butter (softened)

4 tbs dark brown sugar

2 tbs dark rum (optional, but definitely more special with)

For the "Crackle" praline

50g caster sugar

Make the crackle first.  Can be made well in advance too.

Pour the sugar into a heavy based skillet and heat on moderate until the sugar has dissolved and turned a nut brown colour.  Pour onto greaseproof paper, spread out and leave to cool completely.  Once cooled, cover with another sheet of greaseproof paper and bash with a mallet to achieve small pieces.  Leave to oneside until ready to use.

Heat the butter in a skillet then add the dark brown sugar, stir well to combine.  Meanwhile, remove skin from the bananas, chop off the curved ends and discard.  Now chop each banana into 4 pieces.

Add the dark rum and mix well.  Now add the banana pieces to heat through and soften slightly.

Place 4 pieces of the cooked banana into individual serving bowls and pour over the toffee sauce.  Now sprinkle on the crackle pieces and serve.

Deb Cooks...
Banana Crackle

Especially delicious served with vanilla ice cream.  However, we had to do without as I thought I had some in the freezer but unfortunately did not.  Shame, but we all enjoyed it nonetheless.

Oh, and by the way.  Remember this dessert is not a good idea to serve to those with false teeth, or those with no teeth at all LOL.  For those on diets, you can treat yourself occasionally, can't you?