Bananas with Vanilla Rum Sauce
Indulge in the sweet, tropical allure of Bananas with Vanilla Rum Sauce—a show-stopping dessert that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This simple yet elegant recipe transforms ripe bananas into a luscious treat by caramelizing them in a rich, buttery sauce made with brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a hint of dark rum. A dash of ground cinnamon adds warmth, making this dish irresistibly fragrant. Perfect served on its own or paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, this dessert is an impressive way to end any meal. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself, this quick and easy banana dessert is guaranteed to be a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise into halves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar to the skillet and stir until it dissolves into the butter, creating a smooth caramel-like sauce.
Stir in the vanilla extract, dark rum, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Gently place the banana halves into the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting them with the warm sauce to ensure they are evenly coated.
Once the bananas are tender and lightly caramelized, remove the skillet from heat.
To serve, place two banana halves on each plate and drizzle generously with the vanilla rum sauce.
Optionally, top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.4 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.7 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 254.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2548 mg | 54% | |
*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.
