Caramelized Bananas
Caramelized bananas are a delicious treat made with simple ingredients that make the perfect topping for any dessert.
Servings: 4
Calories: 417kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 over-ripe bananas, thickly sliced (½ inch)
- ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, sliced into pats
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream, optional garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle the brown sugar in a shallow baking dish.
- Roll the thickly sliced pieces of banana in the brown sugar.
- Heat the sliced butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. As the butter melts, add the vanilla and nutmeg. Stir to combine completely.
- Add the coated slices of banana. Cook for 3 to 3½ minutes, flip, and continue cooking for another 2½ to 3 minutes. Be sure to keep a close eye on the bananas; they can go from caramelized to burned very quickly. Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve over vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can slice the bananas in half lengthwise or even at a diagonal angle before coating and cooking.
- Make sure your butter is completely melted before adding the banana slices. This ensures they are evenly coated and don't burn in the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg