Grilled Bbq Bananas with Rum
Elevate your dessert game with these Grilled BBQ Bananas with Rum—a sweet and smoky treat that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfectly ripe bananas are grilled to caramelized perfection, infused with a luscious sauce made from dark brown sugar, butter, dark rum, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. This tropical-inspired dessert comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for cookouts, backyard barbecues, or impromptu summer gatherings. Pair these warm, rum-kissed bananas with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Simple to prepare yet indulgently flavorful, this recipe is sure to be a showstopper at any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat. If using a gas grill, aim for a temperature of around 350°F (175°C).
Slice each banana lengthwise while leaving the peel intact. This will help hold the banana together as it grills.
In a small saucepan, combine the dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, dark rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved to form a smooth sauce, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the bananas cut-side up on the grill. Spoon a thin layer of the prepared sauce over the exposed banana flesh.
Grill the bananas for 4-5 minutes on the cut side. Then gently flip them over onto their peels and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the banana is soft and caramelized.
Remove the bananas from the grill and plate them on individual serving dishes. Drizzle additional rum sauce over each banana for extra flavor.
Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 76.1 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 988 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.3 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.6 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 2511 mg | 53% | |
*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.
