Banana Foster with Pecans: An Easy, Indulgent Twist on a Classic
Indulge in a delicious twist on the classic banana foster dessert, featuring crunchy pecans and a rich caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Incorporate the cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- Slice the bananas and add them to the pan with the pecans.
- Carefully pour in the rum and let the mixture simmer briefly.
- Serve warm over ice cream or pancakes.
Notes
- For added flavor, use toasted pecans.
- Adjust the amount of rum based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg