Blondie's Mom's Manhattan Bananas And Tart Cherries

Name: Blondie's Mom's Manhattan Bananas And Tart Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen cherries, cherries and juice thawed; 2 large bananas 8 ounces each), peeled (make sure you use firm bananas instead of mushy ones); 1/2 cup salted cashew halves; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter; 1/8 tsp ground anise; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 cup bourbon; 1 tbsp sweet vermouth; 1 tbsp dry vermouth; 1/2 tsp bitters; 1/4 tsp ground cassia (I use regular cinnamon as a substitute); 1 pints good quality vanilla ice cream

Servings: persons

1 cup (5 ounces) frozen cherries, cherries and juice thawed
2 large bananas 8 ounces each), peeled (make sure you use firm bananas instead of mushy ones)
1/2 cup salted cashew halves
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/8 tsp ground anise
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup bourbon
1 tbsp sweet vermouth
1 tbsp dry vermouth
1/2 tsp bitters
1/4 tsp ground cassia (I use regular cinnamon as a substitute)
1 pints good quality vanilla ice cream

1
Remove about 1/4 cup of the thawed cherry juice to use later.
2
Set thawed cherries aside in another bowl.
3
Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half crosswise.
4
This will give you 8 pieces.
5
Toast cashew halves, then set aside to cool.
6
Place a large saute pan over medium high heat.
7
Add, butter, brown sugar, cassia (or cinnamon), anise and salt and bring to a simmer.
8
Add reserved cherry juice and bring to a full boil.
9
Add bananas.
10
Add bourbon.
11
Add both the vermouths and the bitters and cook bananas for about 2 minutes, carefully turning them over once.
12
Remove bananas and divide among 4 bowls.
13
Reduce the sauce to 1/2 to 3/4 cup and add the reserved cherries.
14
Add two scoops of the ice cream to each bowl between the bananas.
15
Divide the sauce with the cherries and spoon over the ice cream.
16
Sprinkle cashews over and serve immediately.
17
*If your cherries don't yield enough juice, you can put additional cherries in a juicer or press them through a sieve.
18
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321

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (5 ounces) frozen cherries, cherries and juice thawed, 2 large bananas 8 ounces each), peeled (make sure you use firm bananas instead of mushy ones), 1/2 cup salted cashew halves, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Blondie's Mom's Manhattan Bananas And Tart Cherries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!