Bananas in Kirsch and Raspberry Preserves
Region: Italy
Category: Desserts
Season: Any
Difficulty: Easy and Quick

Of course this is delicious and quick to make, but I also love the way the sauteed banana looks, like a sliver of the moon covered with raspberry sauce, although it's easier to serve it cut-up.

[photo: Clifford A. Wright]

Yield: Makes 2 servings
Preparation Time: 8 minutes

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Confectioner's sugar for dredging

2 bananas, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise

6 tablespoons kirsch

6 tablespoons raspberry preserves

Ground cinnamon for sprinkling

1. In a skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Meanwhile, roll the bananas in the confectioner's sugar and then cook until light brown spots form in a few minutes.

2. Add the kirsch and cook until it almost evaporates, then add the raspberry preserves, cook for 2 minutes, then remove to a serving platter and sprinkle with a mixture of confectioner's sugar and ground cinnamon. Let it cool a bit and serve.

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Posted: 12/13/2006