Easy Caramelized Bananas
Get ready for a sweet and satisfying treat with our Caramelized Bananas recipe. It's a fuss-free dessert that combines bananas, brown sugar, and a touch of rum for a deliciously warm and gooey experience. Plus, it's topped with creamy vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons Light brown sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped pecans
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 1 Banana (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 Tablespoon Dark or light rum (optional)
- 1 Scoop Vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add brown sugar; heat until sugar dissolves, stirring as needed (about 2 min); stir in vanilla, pecans, and cinnamon*(be careful: liquid splattering may occur).
- Place bananas, sliced side up, in skillet; heat for about two minutes; Gently turn bananas over, sliced side down; continue heating for two more minutes. Remove skillet from heat;(optional) add the rum to the caramelized bananas (be careful to flambé the rum).
- Flambé the rum means to create an “open-flame” in the skillet to burn off the alcohol. Remove skillet from heat; pour rum over sauce; using a long lighter, carefully ignite contents of the skillet.
- be sure to stand back as the flame may shoot out from the pan; once ignited, allow flame to burn and completely die before serving. Top caramelized bananas and sauce over 1 scoop of ice cream and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
Caramelized bananas are best served fresh. It's not recommended to store them.
Make-Ahead
It's not advisable; the meal is best served immediately.
How to Freeze
It's not advisable; the meal is best served immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Caramelized Bananas
Amount per Serving
Calories
405
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
502
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
52
g
17
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
38
g
42
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
435
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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