Description
A classic New Orleans dessert featuring caramelized bananas in a buttery, rum-flavored sauce, flambéed for dramatic effect and served with vanilla ice cream. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 3 medium bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise, then crosswise
- ¼ cup apple juice (non-alcoholic substitute for rum)
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the coconut sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk constantly for about a minute, until the mixture starts to bubble.
- Soften the bananas: Add the bananas cut side down, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Then use a spatula to flip the bananas over.
- Simmer the sauce: Turn off the heat and add the apple juice and rum extract. Let the sauce simmer for a minute to combine the flavors.
- Serve with ice cream: Divide the bananas and sauce between four serving bowls, and top each with a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy warm with melting ice cream!
Notes
Storing Leftovers: Keep any remaining bananas and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. The bananas may soften slightly but will still taste great.
Reheating Option 1: Warm the bananas and sauce in a pan over low heat, stirring gently for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Reheating Option 2: Microwave in short bursts of 10–15 seconds, stirring between intervals to prevent overheating.
Banana Liqueur Alternative: The classic version includes banana liqueur, but since it’s not a common pantry staple, it’s optional. If you have it, swap 2 tablespoons of the liquid for banana liqueur to enhance the banana flavor.
Scaling Up for a Crowd: Need to serve more people? Add two extra bananas and slice them into rounds instead of halving them for easier serving.
Extra Flavor Boost: A pinch of nutmeg can add even more warmth and depth to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Calories: 401kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
