Sauteed Bananas with Maple Praline Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 servings banana chips 
• 6  bananas peeled halved lengthwise
• 0.8 cup heavy cream 
• 1.5 cups maple syrup 
• 0.8 cup pecans chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 6 servings whipped cream 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cream, and pecans. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over moderate heat, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened, about 18 to 20 minutes.In a large skillet saute the bananas in the butter over moderately high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until they are browned lightly.
2. Transfer the bananas to a heated platter and spoon the sauce over them or, if desired, use the bananas and the sauce as a topping for the ice cream.
3. Garnish with banana chips, if using.
4. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes