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BANANAS IN ORANGE-CARAMEL SAUCE
Serves 2

2 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
2 bananas
2 Tbsp sweetened flaked coconut
1 Tbsp sliced almonds
1 pint vanilla bean ice cream

1. In a small saute pan over medium heat toast the coconut and remove to a bowl. Toast the almonds in the same pan and remove to another bowl. Set aside, reserve to top the sundaes.

2. Heat butter in saute pan and add brown sugar. Stir until melted, about 3 minutes. Add zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir to combine and cook about 3 minutes longer. Add orange juice and stir to combine. Turn heat to lowest setting.

3. Peel and slice bananas on the bias. Add to the sauce and stir just to coat. Place a couple of scoops of ice cream in serving bowls. Top with the banana-caramel sauce. Top with toasted almonds and coconut. Serve immediately.