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Scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with caramel sauce, surrounded by caramelized banana slices in a delightful Bananas Foster style, and sprinkled with chopped nuts. A spoon rests in the rich, saucy mixture.
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Bananas Foster

Indulge in the rich, buttery flavors of Bananas Foster! Caramelized bananas blend with warm cinnamon, brown sugar, and dark rum for a decadent treat, served over creamy vanilla ice cream.
Course Dessert
Keyword Bananas Foster, Bananas foster french toast, Bananas foster sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 446
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dark rum
  • 4 bananas ripe but firm, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving
  • Chopped pecans for serving
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium-high skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the bananas.
  • Spoon the sauce over the bananas and cook for about a minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the rum.
  • Return to the heat and swirl the pan. If you're feeling showy, carefully ignite the sauce to burn off the alcohol.
  • Serve the bananas with vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans.

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Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas. Super ripe bananas will turn mushy in the sauce. You want that perfect balance—sweet, but still holding their shape.
  • Melt the butter first. Let the butter fully melt before adding the sugar. This helps everything combine smoothly for a silky sauce.
  • Low and slow for the bananas. Once they’re in the pan, cook them on low heat for just a minute—too long, and they’ll break apart.
  • Turn off the heat before adding rum. This prevents accidental flare-ups! Add the rum, then return to the heat and swirl to mix.
  • Want to flambé? Use a long lighter and always step back slightly. The flame will burn off quickly, leaving behind that deep caramelized flavor.
  • No alcohol? No problem. Swap the rum for a mix of apple juice and vanilla extract for a similar depth of flavor.
  • Toast the pecans. A quick toast in a dry pan brings out their natural sweetness and makes them extra crunchy.

Nutrition

Calories: 446 | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg