Ingredients
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp. banana liqueur (optional)
2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 large banana
3 tbsp. dark rum
Ice cream, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Peel banana and cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise to yield 4 long banana planks.Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg, then add in salt and sugar. Stir until sugars melt into a bubbly caramel. Add in vanilla, banana liqueur (if using), and cream, slowly stirring until smooth.Step 3Add bananas. Carefully twirl and shake the pan to smoothly coat banana in caramel, using a wooden spoon to help if necessary. Step 4Add rum and tilt pan slightly to ignite the alcohol. Let mixture cook until flames disappear, about 20 seconds, gently shaking the pan to ensure sauce cooks evenly and stays smooth.Step 5Serve bananas over ice cream.
How do I flambé? To flambé, simply add your booze to the pan, tilt the pan slightly toward your stovetop flame, and watch it light on fire. It’s a show-stopping technique that’s great for parties, or just to bring a little excitement into your life. Needless to say, be careful—it is fire, and it is hot, and safety is always #1! What can I substitute for rum in bananas Foster? Traditionally, rum is the liquor of choice, but no one’s stopping you from experimenting with bourbon or anything over 80 proof that has great flavor. As the sauce ignites, the flames will die out as the alcohol is cooked off, leaving you with the flavor of the rum but not quite the wooziness of a straight shot of it. How ripe should my bananas be? A note on the bananas: You want ones that are just underripe so that they are sturdy enough to withstand the tossing about in the pan. Use a banana that’s too ripe and you might just end up with mushy banana flavored caramel pudding, which, is great, if you’re into that kinda thing. If you’ve made this recipe, drop us a line down below in the comments to let us know how you liked it!
