Banana Foster Dessert with Pecans, Caramel & Sundae Flair
A warm, buttery dessert featuring caramelized bananas, toasted pecans, and a rich caramel-rum sauce. Perfect served over ice cream or cakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 ripe but firm bananas, halved or sliced
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp dark or spiced rum (optional)
Instructions
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Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
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In a wide skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
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Add caramel sauce, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Simmer gently.
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Add banana slices cut-side down. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized.
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If using rum, add and carefully flambé or simmer to reduce alcohol.
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Stir in toasted pecans and cook for 1 more minute.
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Serve immediately over ice cream, cake, or waffles.
Notes
Use firm bananas to prevent mushiness. For an alcohol-free version, use fruit juice instead of rum. The sauce can be made ahead and stored.