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.
2–3 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
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.
Use firm bananas. Toast pecans beforehand. Flambé safely using a long lighter and warm sauce.
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