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Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter Sauce

Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter Sauce - A Sweet Delight

Delight your taste buds with Fried Bananas with Cinnamon Butter Sauce, a quick and indulgent dessert that combines sweet bananas and rich butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Bananas

  • 4 pieces ripe bananas Choose bananas that are perfectly ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter This will create a rich base for the sauce, adding depth to the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Helps to caramelize and form a beautiful glaze when heated.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Infuses the sauce with a warm, comforting aroma that pairs perfectly with the bananas.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a lovely hint of sweetness and rounds out the flavors beautifully.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances the sweetness and balances the flavors in the sauce.
  • ¼ cup dark rum A splash of rum elevates the sauce, making it a little more decadent (optional).

For Serving

  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream A scoop of ice cream provides a creamy contrast to the warm bananas (optional).

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Begin by peeling the ripe bananas and slicing them in half lengthwise.
  • In the large skillet over medium heat, add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.
  • Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the granulated sugar and stir continuously until it dissolves.
  • Now, sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt into the sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • If using dark rum, carefully pour it in now and stir to mix. Let the alcohol cook off for about 1 minute.
  • Gently lay the banana halves into the skillet, cut side down, and allow them to cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
  • After 2–3 minutes, carefully flip the bananas to cook the other side for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  • Once cooked, remove the bananas from the skillet and serve warm, drizzling the cinnamon butter sauce over the top.

Notes

Choose ripe bananas for the best sweetness and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cinnamon Butter Sauce, Dessert, Fried Bananas, Indulgent, Quick Recipe, sweet treat
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