Classic Banana Foster with Pecans for Date Night Desserts
A warm and buttery stovetop dessert featuring ripe bananas caramelized in brown sugar, pecans, and a splash of dark rum, all topped with luscious caramel sauce. Best served over vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
4 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup caramel sauce
½ cup pecan halves, toasted
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp dark rum (optional)
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
-
Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
-
In a large skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar and stir until bubbling.
-
Stir in cinnamon and caramel sauce until smooth.
-
Slice bananas lengthwise and then in half. Add to skillet, cut-side down. Cook 1–2 minutes per side.
-
Remove from heat, add rum, and return to heat. Ignite if flambéing, or simmer to cook off alcohol.
-
Stir in toasted pecans and coat with sauce.
-
Serve warm over vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with extra caramel if desired.
Notes
Use firm but ripe bananas. Skip the rum for a kid-friendly version. Serve immediately for best texture.