Bananas Flambe Recipe
If you’ve ever enjoyed banana’s flambé it is often served table side since the flames (ignited by the heat and alcohol) create a wow-factor scene. A fun way to sense the heat and witness the beauty and wonder of a flame.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier
- Kosher salt
- 1 orange juiced
- 3 ripe bananas peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise
- ½ cup dark rum
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Squeeze the orange and strain the juice.
- Melt the butter with the sugar and vanilla bean in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar caramelizes, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier, orange juice and a pinch of salt.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, add the bananas, cut-side down, and cook until glazed and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and divide among bowls.
- Add the rum to the pan and return to medium heat. Warm for a few seconds without stirring, then carefully tilt the pan so the rum ignites (if using an electric stove, hold a lit match near the sauce to ignite it).
- Spoon the flaming sauce over the bananas.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Tips for Success:
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from turning mushy.
- If you’re hesitant about flambéing, let the alcohol simmer for a minute until it evaporates naturally.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans or drizzle with dark chocolate.
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from turning mushy.
- If you’re hesitant about flambéing, let the alcohol simmer for a minute until it evaporates naturally.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans or drizzle with dark chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg
