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Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 10m
  • Cook Time: 0h 10m
  • Total Time: 0h 20m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in this quick and luscious Fried Bananas recipe featuring ripe bananas caramelized in a warm cinnamon butter sauce with a hint of vanilla and optional dark rum. Perfect as a comforting dessert served with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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Banana and Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dark rum (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

For Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise to create elongated banana slices ready for frying.
  2. Melt Butter: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
  3. Create the Cinnamon Sugar Sauce: Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a smooth, caramel-like sauce.
  4. Add Flavorings: Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, pour in the vanilla extract, and add a pinch of salt, stirring well to combine all the flavors evenly into the sauce.
  5. Add Dark Rum (Optional): Carefully pour the dark rum into the skillet, allowing it to simmer so the alcohol evaporates and the sauce absorbs the rich rum flavor.
  6. Cook the Bananas: Place the banana slices into the skillet and cook them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they become golden brown and slightly caramelized.
  7. Rest the Bananas: Remove the cooked bananas from the skillet and allow them to cool for a minute, letting the flavors settle.
  8. Serve: Serve the fried bananas warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled generously with the cinnamon butter sauce from the skillet.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming too mushy when frying.
  • If avoiding alcohol, omit the dark rum and add a splash of orange juice or water instead.
  • The cinnamon butter sauce can be spooned over pancakes or waffles as well.
  • Adjust the cooking time slightly depending on banana ripeness and skillet heat.

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