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    How to Caramelize Bananas

    Published: Sep 8, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to caramelize bananas

    Learn how to caramelize bananas to create a deliciously seared and perfect sweet topping for ice cream, or to enjoy on their own. This would make a phenomenal addition to my banana pudding cheesecake.

    Caramelize bananas in white dish with fresh banana alongside.
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    What are caramelized bananas?

    Caramelized bananas are ripened bananas cooked in a mixture of butter and sugar until browned and lacquered in a sweet and sticky coating.

    Ingredients you will need

    • Bananas - use ripe bananas with yellow peels, avoid overly ripe bananas which will be softer and more easily turn mushy while cooking.
    • Butter - Butter form the base of the sauce.
    • Brown sugar - Brown sugar will melt into the butter and is responsible for caramelizing the bananas.
    • Cinnamon - A light dusting of cinnamon adds a complementary flavor, but pumpkin spice can be used as a substitution.

    How to make them

    Melt the butter and sugar together in a large skillet. It is important to set it to medium high heat to get proper caramelization on the bananas. Low heat will cook the bananas without browning, just making them soft and mushy.

    Add the bananas to the skillet and gently toss in the butter mixture, then let the bananas sit to brown. Once the bottom has been caramelized, flip them and do the same with the other side. Finally, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve once both sides are caramelized.

    Caramelize bananas shown close up on wooden tray.

    What to do with caramelized bananas

    Although they can be enjoyed on their own, they are even better when paired with a friend. Use caramelized bananas as an ice cream topping, on waffles, pie, or pancakes.

    Caramelized bananas recipe

    How to Caramelize Bananas

    Caramelized bananas are a delicious treat on their own or a great topping for pie and ice cream.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 3 bananas (sliced)
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Melt butter and brown sugar in a skillet set over medium high heat.
    • Add bananas and cook until bananas brown, flip and carmelize each side. Approximately 5 minutes.
    • Sprinkle with cinnamon and remove from the skillet. Let cool briefly and serve.

    Notes

    Pumpkin spice can be used instead of cinnamon if desired.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. WANDA

      September 16, 2020 at 11:42 am

      LOVE THIS EASY & VERY GOOD. THANK YOU

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