Vermont Style Bananas Foster
Indulge in the rich, caramelized decadence of Vermont Style Bananas Foster, a delightful twist on the classic New Orleans dessert with the comforting touch of pure maple syrup and toasted pecans. Perfectly ripe bananas are sautéed in a luxurious sauce of buttery brown sugar, cinnamon, and Vermont’s finest maple syrup, then flambéed with dark rum for a dramatic and flavor-packed finish. Served warm over creamy vanilla ice cream and optionally garnished with crunchy toasted pecans, this dessert is a show-stopping treat that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ultimate sweet ending for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup dark rum
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 0.25 cup toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
Peel and slice the bananas in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half crosswise to create four pieces per banana.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.
Place the banana pieces into the skillet, flat side down. Sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are softened and lightly caramelized.
Carefully add the dark rum to the skillet. If desired and safe, use a long lighter to ignite the rum for a flambé effect. Let the flames burn out naturally while gently swirling the pan to combine the flavors.
Once the bananas are coated in the sauce, remove the skillet from heat.
Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each serving dish. Top with the warm bananas and drizzle the sauce over the top.
If using toasted pecans, sprinkle them over the bananas and ice cream for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this Vermont-style twist on a classic dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.7 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.3 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.0 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*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.
