Delicious Bananas Foster: Your New Favorite Dessert Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of Bananas Foster, a classic Southern dessert featuring caramelized bananas and rum sauce.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter Provides a rich base for the caramel sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar Adds deep caramel notes
1 teaspoon cinnamon Enriches the sauce with warmth
1/4 cup dark rum Gives a delicious kick for flambéing
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Brings depth to the sauce

For the Bananas

2 ripe bananas The star of the dish; overripe delivers best sweetness

Optional Additions

1/4 cup chopped pecans Adds a delightful nutty crunch
2 scoops vanilla ice cream Perfect creamy partner for the warm sauce

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bananas Foster

Peel two ripe bananas and slice them into thick rounds, about ½ inch thick.
Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add ½ cup of dark brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
Gently add banana slices into the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Pour in ¼ cup of dark rum, swirling the skillet to combine. If flambéing, ignite the rum to burn off alcohol.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and optionally add ¼ cup of chopped pecans. Cook for another minute.
Spoon the warm banana mixture over scoops of vanilla ice cream and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served immediately for the delightful contrast of hot and cold flavors.

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