Caramelized Bananas

Caramelized bananas are one of the simplest and quickest ways to use ripe bananas. Keep it in mind not only for dessert, but for topping waffles, pancakes, cakes and more!

Whether you’re a banana fan or not (I’m not a huge fan), I bet you’ll simply adore these caramelized bananas.

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As you probably know, I just got back from a week long trip to Jamaica (which I won from BevMo!) After eating lots of tropical fruit, many of which I’d never seen or heard of before, I was inspired to make this banana dish  in the midst of this horrific winter that many in the US, UK and Europe have been experiencing.

Each morning in Jamaica, I’d have a lovely little banana which was grown on the resort’s property and it was so sweet and full of flavour.

I’m not a huge banana fan like some people I know, but in certain recipes, they really are wonderful. Along with this banana Nutella bundt cake, I think caramelized bananas is one of them. It’s something you can throw together in a few minutes using only three ingredients, yet is really quite impressive and versatile, too! 

Caramelized Bananas

recipe by Christina Conte                       makes 2 servings 

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Ingredients

• butter
• brown sugar
• bananas
• (optional: dark rum)

Place the butter and sugar in a sauté pan over low heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble. Simmer for about two minutes then add the bananas; continue to simmer and turn the bananas for another minute or so.

Add the rum, stir and remove from heat.

Place a scoop of ice cream in two serving bowls, then top each with four pieces of banana; drizzle with the syrup.

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Caramelized Rum Bananas and Ice Cream

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 8 minutes

A super quick and easy dessert!

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Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp good quality butter
• 3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 ripe bananas (not overly ripe/brown) peeled, cut in half and sliced lengthwise
• 1 or 2 Tbsp dark rum (omit for alcohol-free)

Instructions

1. Place the butter and sugar in a sauté pan over low heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble. Simmer for about 2 minutes then add the bananas; continue to simmer and turn the bananas for another minute or so.
2. Add the rum, stir and remove from heat.
3. Place a scoop of ice cream in two serving bowls, then top each with 4 pieces of banana; drizzle with the syrup.

Notes

Serve with cream instead of ice cream for another delicious option.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 343Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 31gProtein: 1g

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