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Bananas Foster

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A warm and indulgent dessert featuring tender bananas cooked in a buttery brown sugar caramel sauce. Quick and impressive, this classic treat is perfect served over vanilla ice cream for a comforting and restaurant-worthy finish.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe but firm bananas, sliced lengthwise or into thick rounds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice or orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the mixture bubbles and slightly thickens.
  3. Add the bananas in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, spooning sauce over them as they soften.
  4. Pour in the apple juice or orange juice and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  6. Serve immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • Top with toasted pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
  • Serve over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or pound cake for variation.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
  • Do not freeze, as the banana texture changes after thawing.

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