Banana Ginger Syrup

• 12 cup dry white wine
• 12 cup water
• 12 cup sugar
• 14 cup ginger, coarsely grated
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb banana, ripe and cut in half both ways
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, water, sugar and ginger.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to .5 cup.
4. It will take about 15 minutes.
5. Melt the butter in a saute pan.
6. Add bananas, cut side down.
7. Add five spice and cook until golden brown -- about 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Transfer to a bowl and pour the hot syrup onto the bananas and gently toss.
10. Let stand at least 10 minutes.

white wine, water, sugar, ginger, butter, banana, spice powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/banana-ginger-syrup-452393 (may not work)