Bananas Foster with Pecans & Caramel
A warm, indulgent dessert featuring bananas, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark rum (optional)
- Ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until completely dissolved, creating a caramel base.
- Slice the bananas into thick pieces.
- Carefully add the bananas to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, gently stirring until caramelized.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract.
- If desired, add dark rum and flambé carefully to burn off alcohol.
- Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the warm banana mixture over scoops of ice cream.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best experience. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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