Bananas Foster
Experience the flavors of New Orleans with this easy Bananas Foster recipe. Caramelized bananas in a rich rum sauce, perfect over ice cream. Made with just one banana and a few simple ingredients, it's ready in 10 minutes!
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar -packed
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium banana -sliced
- 2 tablespoons rum
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
This dessert comes together fast, so have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start.
- Melt the Butter: In an 8-inch or 10-inch stainless steel or cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
- Make the Sauce: Add brown sugar and cinnamon to the melted butter. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds, until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the Bananas: Slice a ripe banana and add it to the skillet. Stir gently, letting the bananas soften for about a minute.
- Add the Rum (Optional): Pour in 2 tablespoons of rum and let the sauce simmer.Pro Tip: Measure the rum into a bowl before adding it to the pan to prevent spills or flare-ups.(Alcohol-Free Alternative: Substitute the rum with a dash of vanilla or rum extract.)
- Flambé (Optional): If you’d like to flambé, carefully tilt the pan to ignite the rum using a long lighter.Ensure the cooking area is clear, and have a pan lid or fire extinguisher nearby as a precaution.Let the flames burn out naturally.Pro Tip: If the flames persist, quickly cover the pan with its lid and turn off the heat.
- Serve Immediately: Spoon the warm sauce over a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy.
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Notes
- Measure the Rum First: Always pour rum into a small bowl before adding it to the pan—never straight from the bottle. This prevents spills and keeps things safe.
- Use a Long Lighter for Flambé: If flambéing, use a long-reach lighter and tilt the pan slightly toward the flame. This helps ignite the alcohol vapor instead of the liquid.
- Control the Flame: Gently shake the pan to keep the flame steady and ensure the sauce cooks evenly.
- Be Prepared: Keep a skillet lid and a fire extinguisher nearby anytime you’re working with an open flame.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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