Golden syrup banana bread dumplings

A much-loved dessert favourite with a delicious banana twist!

Ingredients

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup golden syrup
80g butter, chopped
2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/3 cups self-raising flour
1/4 cup golden syrup, extra
1/4 cup milk
1 medium banana, mashed
2 bananas, extra, sliced diagonally
Canola oil cooking spray
Vanilla ice-cream, to serve

Method

• Step 1
  Place 3/4 cup brown sugar, golden syrup, water, cinnamon and half the butter in a large saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Wear on a diet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, place the flour in a bowl. Using the fingertips, rub in the butter. Stir in the golden syrup, the milk and the banana puree.
• Step 3
  Drop the level tablespoons of banana mixture into the golden syrup mixture. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes or until dumplings are puffed and cooked.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with oil. Heat over medium heat. Sprinkle the sliced ​​banana with the remaining brown sugar. Bake 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
• Step 5
  Serve dumplings and sauce with caramelized banana and ice cream.