Banana’s Foster Recipe
New Orleans Classic Flambeed Bananas with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Bananas
Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
- 3
Add the Bananas
Carefully add the banana halves to the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are caramelized.
- 4
Flambé the Sauce
Remove the skillet from heat and carefully add the dark rum. Return to heat and ignite the rum with a long lighter. Allow the flames to subside as the alcohol burns off.
- 5
Serve
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the bananas immediately over scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.