Bananas with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Bananas with Caramel Sauce.

• 6 large bananas
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
3. Place unpeeled banana on a baking sheet. Prick the skin of each banana several times with the prongs of a fork.
4. Cook the bananas for about 8 minutes. The skin will turn black.
5. Over moderate heat, cook the butter, water, and sugar to a medium brown color (it will look like caramel). Remove from heat.
6. Combine the milk and cornstarch slurry to the caramel mixture. Stir to dissolve.
7. Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
9. Serve on top of the bananas that have been peeled and sliced lengthwise.