Grilled Caramelized Bananas

Something about summertime makes me want to grill anything that will hold still. This is a very simple dessert idea for grilled bananas - it's best to use bananas that are firm to hold up to the heat. This could easily be done on an outdoor grill or inside using a grill pan. Serve warm with your favorite flavor of ice cream.

GRILLED CARAMELIZED BANANAS

INGREDIENTS:
2 bananas
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Ice cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat a nonstick grill pan on the stovetop over medium heat.

2. Peel bananas and slice lengthwise in half. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar.

3. Place bananas on grill pan at a 45 degree angle. Cook 1-2 minutes, then rotate another 45 degrees to create crosshatch marks. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes. If desired, flip bananas and repeat process on the other side. Serve immediately with a scoop of ice cream.