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Banana Foster Sundae Ideas You’ll Love

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A quick, luxurious dessert of caramelized bananas, toasted pecans, and a rich rum sauce, Banana Foster with Pecans & Caramel is a warm, nutty indulgence best served over ice cream.

Ingredients

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23 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup prepared caramel sauce (optional)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
½ cup pecans, toasted
2 tbsp dark rum (or 1 tbsp orange juice/rum extract)
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Toast pecans in dry skillet for 2–3 minutes. Set aside.

  • In large skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Add bananas. Cook 1–2 minutes per side, gently turning.

  • Stir in caramel sauce, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.

  • Add rum and flambé if desired. Let flame subside.

  • Add pecans and stir to coat.

  • Serve immediately over ice cream with extra sauce.

Notes

Use firm bananas. Toast pecans beforehand. Flambé safely using a long lighter and warm sauce.