"Inventing desserts is my passion," says Laura Gambrill of Washington, D.C.. "This is a twist on an all-time favorite, bananas Foster. The mango, crystallized ginger and pineapple complement the banana and rum nicely — and so does the toasted coconut that I sprinkle on top."
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup mango nectar
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup diced peeled pineapple
1 banana, peeled, sliced
1 cup diced peeled mango
Vanilla ice cream or macadamia brittle ice cream
Toasted sweetened coconut (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, nectar and rum; stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until syrupy, about 4 minutes. Mix in ginger and nutmeg. Add pineapple, banana and mango and sauté just until heated through, about 1 minute. Let cool 2 minutes.
Step 2
Scoop ice cream into bowls. Spoon warm sauce over ice cream. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired; serve immediately.
