Bananas Foster
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Bananas Foster
Description
In the Bananas Foster recipe, butter melts with brown and granulated sugars and cinnamon to form a spiced caramel sauce. Bananas are halved lengthwise and simmered in this sauce until softened but still holding their shape. Dark rum is added and can be ignited to burn off the alcohol while deepening the flavor; this step is optional and can be omitted by simply cooking the rum in the sauce without flambéing.
This results in tender bananas coated in a rich, sweet sauce with cinnamon warmth and a subtle rum aroma. Serving it over ice cream provides a creamy, cold element that contrasts with the warm, syrupy bananas, making it a satisfying dessert with distinct textures and balanced sweetness.
Adjusting the use of banana liqueur or substituting alcohol with fruit juice and rum extract allows variation for non-alcoholic versions while maintaining some traditional flavor notes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 banana halved lengthwise
- 3 ounces dark rum
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add bananas and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add in rum and with a long lighter, ignite rum (optional, see note). Allow the flames to burn out (about 30 seconds).
- Serve bananas over ice cream and spoon sauce over top.
Notes
- Bananas should be ripe but firm to maintain their shape during cooking.
- If you prefer not to ignite the rum, simply stir it into the sauce before adding bananas and allow it to cook together.
- For a boost of banana flavor, add banana liqueur along with the rum if desired.
- Non-alcoholic versions can use fruit juice and rum extract to mimic the flavor without flambéing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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