BANANAS FOSTER
Bananas Foster is a decadent dessert with caramelized bananas in a buttery brown sugar sauce, served with vanilla ice cream. Quick, easy, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
For Bananas Foster:
- 4 ripe bananas peeled and halved lengthwise
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
Prepare Sauce:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
Cook Bananas:
- Add banana halves to skillet and cook 1-2 minutes per side until slightly softened.
Flambé (Optional):
- Carefully add dark rum and vanilla. Ignite with a long match to flambé (optional), cook until flames subside.
Serve:
- Spoon sauce and bananas over vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Sauce can be made a few hours in advance and gently reheated.
- Variations: Use rum extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with ice cream or pancakes for a special treat.
- Allergy-Friendly: Can be made dairy-free using vegan butter and ice cream.
- Storage Tips: Best served immediately, but leftover sauce can be stored in fridge up to 2 days.