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Rum Bananas

Cultural Context

Originating in New Orleans, Rum Bananas, also known as Bananas Foster, was created in the 1950s and has since become a beloved dessert across America. Traditionally served flambéed, this dish showcases the delightful combination of caramelized bananas and rich rum, often paired with vanilla ice cream. Today, it remains a popular choice for special occasions and dinner parties, celebrated for its dramatic presentation and indulgent flavors.

AmericanUSdessert
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark rum
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: light rum

Non-alcoholic option for flavor without alcohol

1

Add butter to the All-Clad stainless steel French skillet.

2

Once the butter starts melting, add brown sugar and a little bit of cinnamon.

3

Cook until the mixture reaches a nice syrupy consistency, about 4 to 5 minutes.

4

Once syrupy, slowly add the bananas and spread them out evenly.

5

Cook the bananas for about 2 minutes until they get nice and soft.

6

Once the bananas are caramelized and soft, turn off the heat.

7

Add vanilla to the rum and then add the rum to the pan.

8

Quickly light the rum to flambé and evenly distribute it, giving it a little shake.

9

Once all the alcohol is burned off, plate the Bananas Foster by layering some bananas on the bottom.

10

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the bananas.

11

Drizzle the syrup over the ice cream.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingflambéing

Equipment Needed

All-Clad stainless steel French skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Bananas Foster

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