Bananas Tchoupitoulas Recipe

Ingredients for Bananas Tchoupitoulas

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• Orange
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

How to Make Bananas Tchoupitoulas

1. In a small saucepan, combine 3 cups water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup honey, and 3-4 thin orange slices.
2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1 cup cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
4. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sugar mixture. Continue whisking constantly.
5. The sauce will continue to thicken as it simmers. Adjust the amount of cornstarch slurry if needed to reach your desired consistency.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Remove the orange slices from the sauce.
8. Add 3 ripe bananas, sliced, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional).
9. Stir gently until the bananas are slightly softened and the sauce is well combined.
10. Serve warm over ice cream, bread pudding, or enjoy it on its own!