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Close-up of caramelized Bananas Foster served in a white bowl with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
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Make restaurant-style Bananas Foster at home quickly. This recipe features caramelized bananas in a rich, buttery rum sauce served warm over vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the melted butter. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. This creates your buttery rum sauce base.
  3. Add the sliced bananas to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they begin to soften and caramelize slightly.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully pour the dark rum over the bananas.
  5. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. If you choose to flambé, carefully ignite the rum with a long match or lighter. Allow the flames to die down naturally, shaking the pan gently. This burns off the alcohol. (Skip this step if you prefer not to flambé.)
  6. Once the flames subside, gently spoon the sauce over the bananas.
  7. Serve immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream. This is a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Notes

  • Use firm, ripe bananas; overly soft bananas will break apart during cooking.
  • If you skip the rum, substitute with 1/4 cup of banana liqueur or simply use 1/4 cup of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for flavor.
  • This recipe is a quick dessert, ready in about 10 minutes total.

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