My Southern Bananas Foster: Easy Indulgence for Banana Lovers
A delicious and easy dessert that highlights the rich flavors of bananas and caramel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Slice bananas and add to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Remove from heat and carefully add dark rum.
- Flambé the mixture if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve over vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Pair with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: bananas foster, dessert, easy recipe, southern dessert