Bananas Poached in Vanilla-Scented Chardonnay Recipe

Name: Bananas Poached in Vanilla-Scented Chardonnay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Chardonnay; 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise; ⅓ cup mild honey, such as clover; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup golden raisins or currants; 1/2 cup dried apples (optional); Juice of 1 lemon; 3 to 4 firm but ripe bananas; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds; Plain yogurt or whipped cream

Servings: persons

2 cups Chardonnay
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
⅓ cup mild honey, such as clover
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup golden raisins or currants
1/2 cup dried apples (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 to 4 firm but ripe bananas
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
Plain yogurt or whipped cream

1
Pour Chardonnay into a medium saucepan.
2
Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean halves into wine and add pods.
3
Add honey, cinnamon stick, raisins or currants, and dried apples and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, fill a bowl with water and add lemon juice.
6
Peel bananas;,cut them in half lengthwise and, then into 2-inch pieces, and immediately place in the acidulated water.
7
(This prevents bananas from discoloring.)
8
After wine mixture has simmered for 5 minutes, dDrain bananas and add to simmering wine to wine.
9
Add nutmeg.
10
Return Bring backmixture to a simmer, cover and simmer 5 more minutes.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Add almonds.
13
Remove cinnamon stick and if you wish, add a little more nutmeg.
14
Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or plain yogurt if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Chardonnay, 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, ⅓ cup mild honey, such as clover, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Bananas Poached in Vanilla-Scented Chardonnay falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bananas Poached in Vanilla-Scented Chardonnay

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