Spiced Bananas with Rum Sauce
Turn up the heat on your dessert game with these indulgent Spiced Bananas with Rum Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party showstopper. This decadent treat features ripe bananas caramelized to golden perfection in a rich blend of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The magical addition of dark rum creates a luscious sauce, with an optional flambé for a touch of drama and depth. Finished with a hint of vanilla, this dish is a warm and flavorful dessert that pairs beautifully with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Ready in just 20 minutes, this tropical-inspired delight is the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with a melty, boozy kick that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- optional: vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise, then cut each half into two pieces. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the skillet. Stir continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Place the banana slices in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden and caramelized. Use a spatula to turn them gently to avoid breaking them.
Carefully add the rum to the skillet. If you're comfortable, you can ignite the rum using a lighter or match (optional). Let the alcohol cook off for about 30 seconds (if not flambéing, allow it to simmer for 1 minute).
Stir in the vanilla extract and gently spoon the sauce over the bananas to coat them well.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool for a minute.
Serve the spiced bananas warm, either on their own or over scoops of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle the rum sauce generously over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 381 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1937 mg | 41% | |
*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.
