Go Bananas for this EASY Bananas Foster
I’ve had this recipe in my inbox FOREVER but always passed on it, thinking the dessert was likely too complicated to make. However, after skimming through the ingredients and method, I came to the conclusion that all recipes for Bananas Foster are probably very simple – I was just too chicken to try one out. So I did – and now I have a problem; I’m addicted.
This version incorporates chopped walnuts, which I think lend a crunchy and (faintly) savoury element to the dessert. And, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to flambé the dessert – simply bubbling the liquid until the alcohol burns off is sufficient. Of course, there’s a lot more fabulousity when you do set it on fire, but I haven’t taken that particular walk on the wild side yet (I value my perfectly arched eyebrows too much). Enjoy!
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons rum
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 pint vanilla ice cream
DIRECTIONSIn a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. When mixture begins to bubble, place bananas and walnuts in pan. Cook until bananas are hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve at once over vanilla ice cream. Serves 4.
this looks wonderful deliciously done
Thanks! I hope you love it as much as I do.
I am considering having this for breafast, it looks delicious!!!!!!
Go on, Jolee! You only live once!
Yummy! Will try it out over the weekend.
OMG This sounds so good, which could spell bad news for my waistline.
Hahaha, but it’s FRUIT!
We are trying this tomorrow when we have company coming, it looks so delish and I know I will love it I may add some coconut!
Sounds like a great addition! Let me know how it turns out!
noo, I just ate the last banana ! LOl must stock some up to try this one :)
Yup, the only real requirement in this recipe is a banana :) Enjoy!
You have such great simple and tasty recipes on your blog. Love it!