Caramelized Banana Split

• 1 pint strawberries, hulled
• 1/4 cup superfine sugar
• 1/2 cup turbinado sugar or granulated brown sugar
• 6 firm, ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 1 pint chocolate ice cream
• 1 pint strawberry ice cream
• Pineapple Penuche Sauce
• Chocolate Fudge Sauce
• Chopped unsalted pistachios
• Sweetened whipped cream
• Brandied cherries

1. In a blender, puree the strawberries with the superfine sugar.
2. Strain the sauce and refrigerate until chilled.
3. Preheat the broiler.
4. Grind the turbinado sugar in a blender; transfer to a plate.
5. Dip the cut side of the bananas in the sugar and arrange them, sugared side up, on a baking sheet.
6. Broil the bananas as close to the heat source as possible for 2 to 3 minutes, or until caramelized.
7. Place 2 caramelized banana halves in each of 6 oval bowls and add 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream.
8. Pass the sauces and the toppings at the table.

strawberries, sugar, turbinado sugar, firm, vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, strawberry ice cream, pineapple, chocolate, unsalted pistachios, whipped cream, cherries

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/caramelized-banana-split (may not work)