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Bananas Foster is a quick, warm dessert made of ripe bananas sautéed in a rich caramel sauce of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then served over cold vanilla ice cream for a decadent hot-and-cold treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced lengthwise or into thick rounds
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or banana extract (optional)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for added richness)
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon; cook until smooth and bubbling.
  3. Add sliced bananas and cook 1–2 minutes per side until softened and coated in sauce.
  4. Optional: Stir in vanilla extract or heavy cream for added flavor and richness.
  5. Simmer for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat. Scoop ice cream into bowls and spoon warm bananas and sauce over top.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add cream for a silkier sauce.
  • Use toasted coconut instead of nuts for crunch.
  • Serve over waffles, pancakes, or pound cake for variation.
  • Make it vegan with plant-based butter and non-dairy ice cream.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice.

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