Description
These delicious caramelized bananas make for a perfect topping on pancakes, waffles, or ice cream!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- PREPARE THE BANANAS: Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Keep the slices similar in size so they cook evenly in the skillet.
- MELT THE BUTTER: Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Allow the butter to melt completely and heat until it begins to lightly bubble across the surface.
- CREATE THE CARAMEL BASE: Add the brown sugar to the melted butter. Stir gently with a spatula until the sugar dissolves and forms a smooth caramel sauce that looks glossy and lightly thickened.
- ADD THE BANANA SLICES: Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet. Allow them to cook undisturbed for about 1–2 minutes so the bottoms begin to turn golden and absorb the caramel sauce.
- TURN THE BANANAS: Carefully flip each slice using a spatula. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the second side becomes golden and the bananas soften while remaining intact.
- ADD FLAVORING INGREDIENTS: Sprinkle in the cinnamon and salt, then stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup if using. Gently move the bananas through the sauce and cook for about 1 minute until the caramel thickens slightly and coats the slices evenly.
- SERVE THE CARAMELIZED BANANAS: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the bananas with the caramel sauce to a serving dish. Serve immediately while warm over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, toast, or ice cream.
Notes
- These caramelized bananas can be used as a topping or enjoyed on their own.
- For added richness, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg