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My Southern Bananas Foster Recipe

My Southern Bananas Foster Recipe
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A classic Southern dessert featuring ripe bananas cooked in a buttery, spiced brown sugar sauce with a hint of rum, served warm over vanilla ice cream and garnished with crunchy Nilla wafer cookies. This easy-to-make Bananas Foster recipe brings a rich, comforting flavor perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Banana Foster Sauce

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup organic brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons premium rum extract (or 2–3 tablespoons dark rum)

To Serve

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Nilla wafer cookies, roughly crushed (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over low heat, combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and allspice. Whisk continuously as the butter melts, allowing the mixture to form a smooth, rich sauce. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add Bananas and Rum Flavor: Gently fold the sliced bananas into the warm sauce along with the rum extract, being careful not to break the bananas. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the bananas become tender and infused with the flavorful sauce.
  3. Optional Flambé (if using dark rum): Remove the skillet from heat before adding the dark rum to avoid flames spreading unexpectedly. Light the rum using a wand lighter and let the flames burn off naturally, which should take a few minutes, enhancing the dish with a distinctive caramelized flavor.
  4. Serve: Spoon the warm Bananas Foster over bowls of vanilla ice cream. Top with crushed Nilla wafer cookies for a delightful crunchy texture if desired.
  5. Enjoy: Serve immediately to savor the warm, creamy, and spiced decadence of this Southern classic.

Notes

  • Using rum extract instead of dark rum results in no alcohol content but retains rich rum flavor.
  • Be cautious during the flambé step to avoid burns; keep a lid nearby to smother flames if needed.
  • Bananas should be ripe but firm to prevent them from becoming mushy during cooking.
  • Crushed Nilla wafers add texture but can be omitted for a smoother dessert.
  • Serve immediately to avoid the bananas becoming too soft or overcooked.

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Keywords: Bananas Foster, Southern dessert, banana recipe, rum sauce, easy dessert, vanilla ice cream topping

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