Description
Banana Flambe brings sweet Caribbean flair straight to your kitchen without any alcohol needed. Caramelized bananas create a simple dessert that sparkles with warm cinnamon and buttery richness, perfect for ending dinner on a delightful note.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 bananas
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) orange juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Peel 2 ripe bananas and slice them precisely lengthwise. Select bananas with rich golden color and soft texture for best caramelization.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet at medium heat (325°F). Watch for gentle sizzling around butter’s edges.
- Add ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to melted butter. Stir continuously until mixture transforms into smooth golden syrup, approximately 2 minutes.
- Arrange banana slices cut-side down in caramel sauce. Cook undisturbed for 90 seconds until edges turn deep amber and caramelize beautifully.
- Gently flip bananas and cook opposite side for 45-60 seconds until golden brown.
- Pour 2 tablespoons orange juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon honey directly over bananas. Let liquid bubble and integrate with caramel sauce.
- Swirl skillet to coat bananas completely in glossy sauce. Remove from heat after 30 seconds of simmering.
- Transfer caramelized bananas immediately to serving plates. Drizzle remaining sauce generously over top.
Notes
- Ripe bananas work best, as they caramelize more easily and provide natural sweetness.
- Use a wide skillet to ensure even cooking and allow space for the bananas to caramelize without crowding.
- For a kid-friendly version, replace rum with orange juice or apple juice to maintain the fruity flavor profile.
- When caramelizing, keep the heat medium-high and watch carefully to prevent burning, stirring gently to coat bananas evenly with the sugary sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg