Banana and Rum Sauce
Elevate your desserts and breakfasts with this luscious Banana and Rum Sauce, a decadent combination of ripe bananas, rich caramel, and a splash of dark rum for a hint of sophistication. In just 15 minutes, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon into a velvety sauce that's perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even pound cake. The optional flambé adds a show-stopping element while deepening the warm, toasty flavors. Creamy, buttery, and irresistibly smooth, this tropical-inspired sauce is sure to impress guests or bring a little indulgence to your everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.33 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel and slice the bananas into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves, creating a smooth caramel-like mixture, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, ensuring they are well incorporated.
Add the banana slices to the skillet, gently tossing to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping the slices occasionally to ensure even caramelization.
Carefully pour in the dark rum. Using a long lighter or match, ignite the rum to flambé, if desired (optional). Allow the flames to extinguish naturally, cooking off the alcohol. Skip this step if preferred.
Stir in the heavy cream, gently mixing until the sauce is smooth and velvety, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve warm over your favorite desserts or breakfast dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.2 g | 171% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 329 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
