Sauteed Bananas with Maple Praline Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 6 bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise and then crosswise
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Vanilla ice cream, as an accompaniment, optional
• Banana Chips, as a garnish, optional

1. In a saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cream, and pecans.
2. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over moderate heat, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened, about 18 to 20 minutes.In a large skillet saute the bananas in the butter over moderately high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until they are browned lightly.
3. Transfer the bananas to a heated platter and spoon the sauce over them or, if desired, use the bananas and the sauce as a topping for the ice cream.
4. Garnish with banana chips, if using.
5. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes

maple syrup, heavy cream, pecans, bananas, unsalted butter, vanilla ice cream, banana chips

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sauteed-bananas-with-maple-praline-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)