Banana Foster with Pecans & Warm Caramel Sauce
A fast and flavorful New Orleans-style dessert with caramelized bananas, toasted pecans, and dark rum — all served warm over vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 large bananas (ripe but firm)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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½ cup dark brown sugar
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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¼ cup dark rum (or 2 tbsp apple juice)
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½ cup toasted pecans
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp caramel sauce (optional)
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
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Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until bubbling.
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Add banana slices. Cook gently for 1–2 minutes.
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Remove pan from heat. Add rum. Return to heat and flambé (optional), or simmer for 30–60 seconds.
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Stir in pecans, vanilla, and caramel sauce.
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Serve warm over scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Serve immediately. Skip the alcohol for a kid-friendly version. Excellent over French toast or pancakes.