Bananas Foster
This sweet mixture of bananas, rum and pecans makes a great topping for ice cream, crepes or whatever your (sweet) heart desires.
Prep
Quarter the Bananas
Cut each banana into 4 pieces as indicated in the video.
- Bananas(quartered)2
Cooking Steps
1. Add the Butter to a Preheated Pan
Preheat the pan to 350°F/175°C (medium), then add the butter and allow to melt completely.
- Unsalted Butter(diced)2 Tbsps.
2. Add the Sugar and Cinnamon and Begin Caramelizing
Add the sugar and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute while continuously stirring. The sugar doesn't need to fully disolve.
- Light Brown Sugar¼ cup
- Cinnamon(ground)¼ tsp.
3. Increase the Temperature and Add the Bananas and Pecans
Once the sugar has almost completely dissolved, increase the temperature to 400°F/205°C. Arrange the Bananas in an even layer across the pan and add the pecans. Cook for 3 minutes or until the bananas begin to brown on the bottom.
- Bananas(quartered)2
- Pecans(halves- raw)¼ cup
4. Add the Liquid Ingredients and Finish
Add the rum, cream, and vanilla; continue cooking the caramel for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce has slighly thicken and become glossy. Be careful not to overcook the bananas or else they will fall apart.
- Rum2 Tbsps.
- Heavy Cream1 Tbsp.
- Vanilla Extract¼ tsp.
5. Serve as Desired
Turn off the heat and remove the bananas from the pan. Enjoy with some fresh whipped cream or ice cream.
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