Ingredients
Bananas Foster Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 medium bananas (peeled and sliced lengthwise, then crosswise)
- ¼ cup dark rum
To Serve
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter along with the coconut sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk constantly for about a minute until the mixture begins to bubble and form a smooth caramelized sauce.
- Soften the bananas: Add the sliced bananas to the skillet cut side down. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they soften and become slightly caramelized. Use a spatula to gently flip the bananas over to caramelize the other side.
- Flambé the sauce: Turn off the heat — this step is crucial for safety. Quickly add the dark rum to the bubbling sauce and use a long-reach lighter to ignite the mixture. Shake the pan gently until the flame naturally goes out, ensuring the rum is cooked off and the flavors meld.
- Serve with ice cream: Divide the bananas and sauce evenly between two serving plates. Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the creamy melting contrast.
Notes
- Be sure to turn off the heat before adding rum to avoid flare-ups that are hard to control.
- If you prefer, substitute brown sugar for coconut sugar for a slightly different caramel flavor.
- Use a long lighter to safely ignite the rum without burning yourself.
- You can double the recipe to serve more people easily.
- For an alcohol-free version, omit the rum and skip the flambé step.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
