5 from 2 votes
Bananas Flambe Recipe
If you’ve ever enjoyed banana’s flambé it is often served table side since the flames (ignited by the heat and alcohol) create a wow-factor scene. A fun way to sense the heat and witness the beauty and wonder of a flame.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier
- kosher salt
- 1 orange juiced
- 3 banana peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise, ripe
- ½ cup dark rum
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Squeeze the orange and strain the juice.
- Melt the butter with the sugar and vanilla bean in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar caramelizes, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier, orange juice and a pinch of salt.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, add the bananas, cut-side down, and cook until glazed and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and divide among bowls.
- Add the rum to the pan and return to medium heat. Warm for a few seconds without stirring, then carefully tilt the pan so the rum ignites (if using an electric stove, hold a lit match near the sauce to ignite it).
- Spoon the flaming sauce over the bananas.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Tips for Success: - Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from turning mushy.- If you’re hesitant about flambéing, let the alcohol simmer for a minute until it evaporates naturally.- For extra indulgence, sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans or drizzle with dark chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
395mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.