Fried Bananas Foster

Active:
25 mins
Total:
1 hr 35 mins
Yield:
Serves 6

Ingredients

BANANAS
1 cup granulated sugar
8 (8-in.) square spring roll pastry wrappers (such as Spring Home)
1 large egg, beaten
3 qt.s vegetable oil

SAUCE
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (4 oz.) salted butter
6 tablespoons (3 oz.) rum
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons black pepper

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
Butter-pecan ice cream


Directions

Step 1
Prepare the bananas: Place granulated sugar in a shallow pie plate or baking dish. Toss bananas in sugar; shake off excess.

Step 2
Place 4 spring roll wrappers on a work surface with 1 point facing you (so that they look like diamonds). Place 1 banana on each wrapper, 1 inch above bottom point. Carefully begin wrapping banana from the bottom up, keeping the roll as tight as possible. Fold in the sides of the wrapper (like a burrito). Brush 1 inch of top point with some of the beaten egg, and continue to wrap, pressing to secure roll. Repeat with remaining bananas, wrappers, and egg. Place rolls in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with a damp paper towel. Freeze 1 hour.

Step 3
Heat oil to 325°F in a large Dutch oven. Fry banana rolls, 2 or 3 at a time, until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4
Prepare the sauce: Cook brown sugar and butter in a skillet over medium-high, whisking constantly, until melted and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Tilt pan away from you, and carefully add the rum, whisking until smooth. Remove pan from heat and stir in cream and pepper.

Step 5
Slice banana rolls in half diagonally. Spoon sauce over top, sprinkle with pecans, and serve with ice cream.