Bananas Foster Recipe
Bananas with Caribbean rum served with vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Bananas
Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add Sugar and Cinnamon
Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon, cooking until the mixture is bubbly and caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Bananas
Add the sliced bananas to the skillet, gently stirring them to coat with the sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes until the bananas are tender.
- 5
Flambé with Rum
Carefully add the Caribbean rum to the skillet. If desired, ignite the rum with a long lighter to flambé, allowing the flames to subside naturally.
- 6
Serve
Spoon the bananas and sauce over vanilla ice cream in serving bowls.

