Buttermilk-Pecan Ice Cream

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1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 cups buttermilk

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup candied pecans (page 138)

1/2 cup coarse sea salt

Caramel bananas, for topping, optional (recipe below)

Candied Pecans:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Caramel Bananas:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 firm yellow bananas, chopped or sliced

3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Pinch of salt