Banana Foster with Pecans for Cozy Evenings
A rich and quick Banana Foster with toasted pecans and a caramel drizzle. Warm bananas in brown sugar–butter sauce served over ice cream for a bold and comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp dark rum (optional)
½ cup pecans, toasted
2–3 tbsp caramel sauce
Pinch of sea salt
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
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Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
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Melt butter in a large skillet. Add brown sugar and salt. Stir until smooth and bubbling.
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Stir in cinnamon, vanilla, and rum (if using). Cook for 30 seconds.
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Add sliced bananas and cook 1–2 minutes per side, spooning sauce over them.
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Add toasted pecans and stir gently to coat.
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Drizzle in caramel sauce and remove from heat.
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Serve hot over vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas to maintain texture. Substitute vanilla extract for rum if desired. Best served immediately.