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Bananas Foster Recipe

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A classic dessert featuring caramelized bananas cooked in a rich buttery brown sugar sauce with warm spices and a hint of rum, served over vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.

Ingredients

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Bananas Foster

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup organic brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Pinch of ground allspice
  • 2 tsp rum extract (or 2–3 Tbsp dark rum)

To Serve

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Nilla wafer cookies, roughly crushed (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and allspice. Stir continuously as the butter melts and the mixture becomes a smooth sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add bananas and rum extract: Gently fold the sliced bananas into the sauce, then stir in the rum extract. Cook on low heat until the bananas soften and become tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Flambé with dark rum (optional): If using dark rum instead of rum extract, remove the skillet from the heat before adding rum. Light the rum carefully with a long lighter to flambé. Allow the flames to subside after a few minutes before returning to serve.
  4. Serve: Spoon the warm bananas foster over bowls of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with roughly crushed Nilla wafer cookies if desired.
  5. Enjoy: Serve immediately as a warm, indulgent dessert.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
  • Rum extract offers flavor without the need to flambé; dark rum adds authentic flair with the flambé technique.
  • Be cautious when flambéing: remove pan from heat before adding alcohol and use a long lighter for safety.
  • Crushed Nilla wafers add a pleasant crunch but are optional.
  • This dessert is best served immediately to enjoy the warm sauce and ice cream contrast.

Keywords: Bananas Foster, caramelized bananas, rum dessert, vanilla ice cream, easy dessert, stovetop dessert

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