Sweet-Sour Bananas

This little dessert is the kind of old-fashioned recipe that surprises you with how much flavor comes from so few ingredients.

An egg gets beaten with sugar, vinegar, and butter in a saucepan and cooked just until it thickens into a glossy, custard-like sauce with a tangy bite.

Once cooled to room temperature, it gets poured over sliced bananas.

The sweet-sour contrast against the creamy banana is oddly addictive, and a scattering of chopped pecans on top adds the crunch to round it all out.

Five ingredients, 25 minutes, and a fruit dessert that nobody expects but everybody remembers.

Kitchen Tips

• Cook the sauce over low heat and stir constantly. The egg thickens quickly and can scramble if you rush it.
• Let it cool fully to room temperature before pouring over the bananas. Hot sauce will turn the bananas mushy.
• Slice the bananas just before serving so they stay firm and don’t brown.