Bananas Foster Recipe
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Bananas Foster Recipe
Description
This classic Bananas Foster recipe involves melting butter and combining it with brown sugar, rum extract, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a skillet. The sauce is brought to a low simmer before sliced bananas and chopped walnuts are added and cooked just until warmed through, preserving the fruit's shape and texture.
The combination yields a rich, sweet sauce with warm spice notes and a slight crunch from the walnuts. Serving it over vanilla ice cream creates a balance of hot and cold, creamy and fruity textures. The simplicity of the pan sauce highlights the banana flavor while the spices add depth.
The dish cooks quickly, so careful attention during the simmering stage ensures the sauce does not burn. It is best served immediately to maintain the warm, soft consistency of the banana and sauce paired with melting ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 banana sliced in half and cut into bite sized chunks
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, rum extract, water, vanilla, and cinnamon, and mix to combine. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then stir in the bananas and walnuts. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bananas are warmed through.
- To serve, spoon the banana mixture over vanilla ice cream, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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