My Southern Bananas Foster: An Easy, Indulgent Dessert Recipe
This Southern Bananas Foster recipe is an easy and indulgent dessert that captures the essence of the South.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the bananas and cook until they are caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla, rum, and cinnamon. Let it cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat and serve warm over ice cream.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, try using dark rum.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 banana with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bananas foster, dessert, southern recipe, easy dessert