Warm Banana Sundaes with Almond Dulce De Leche Sauce

• 2 large bananas
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 pint good-quality vanilla ice cream
• 3/4 cup Almond Dulce de Leche Sauce (recipe below)
• Almond Dulce de Leche Sauce 3a 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup chopped or slivered almonds, roasted

Preparation

1  Preheat broiler. Peel bananas and slice into thirds; then slice each third in half vertically, to show seeds.
2 Brush seed-side of each banana with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
3 Broil 2 to 3 minutes, until brown sugar is melted. Meanwhile, divide ice cream among 4 bowls and top each with some Almond Dulce de Leche Sauce.
4 Top with warm bananas and serve immediately.
5 Almond Dulce de Leche Sauce: Combine cream and brown sugar in a medium pot. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
6 Boil until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
7 (Be careful not to let it boil over.) Remove from heat and stir in condensed milk.
8 Stir in almonds. Cool slightly and serve, or refrigerate covered for up to 2 days, and reheat on low heat or in the microwave.

Source: Almond Board of California