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Bananas Foster Recipe

Irresistible Bananas Foster Recipe to Sweeten Your Evenings

Discover the delightful Bananas Foster recipe that combines caramelized bananas with a tantalizing rum sauce for an unforgettable dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: New Orleans
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted for more control over saltiness
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar light brown sugar can be substituted
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional but recommended
  • ¼ cup dark rum or vanilla extract for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract essential for flavor
For the Bananas
  • 2 ripe bananas firm bananas for best results
Optional Toppings
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans walnuts can be substituted
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling and slicing the bananas into thick rounds.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until foamy.
  3. Add dark brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring gently until smooth.
  4. Fold in bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  5. Pour in dark rum, swirl the skillet, and simmer until bubbling.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans; cook until sauce thickens.
  7. Serve warm banana mixture over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste, serve immediately. Leftovers may be stored for up to 2 days but texture will suffer when reheated.

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