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Banana Foster with Pecans & Caramel

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A quick and impressive dessert featuring warm caramelized bananas, toasted pecans, and a buttery brown-sugar sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 bananas, halved lengthwise or sliced into thick rounds
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp dark rum
  • 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream, per serving
  • 2–3 tbsp caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
  • Extra pecans or banana chips for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pecans for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  2. Make the caramel base: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add sweetness: Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until combined and bubbling — about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Caramelize the bananas: Add banana slices and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized.
  5. Finish the sauce: Stir in vanilla extract. If using rum, carefully add it now and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add nuts: Sprinkle in toasted pecans and gently stir to coat everything in the caramel sauce.
  7. Serve: Scoop vanilla ice cream into shallow bowls. Spoon warm bananas, pecans, and sauce over top.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience. The sauce thickens as it cools.

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