Youll be surprised how easy it is!
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Bananas foster is an easy and elegant dessert made to impress and entertain!
Freshly sliced bananas are coated in a buttery brown sugar caramel sauce, then flambeedlit on fireon purpose!
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The trickiest part is igniting the rum.
But dont worry, Ill show you how step-by-step.
Youve most likely seen this delicious dessert on restaurant menusI always order it.
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Its a classic American dessert that originated in New Orleans.
First, make the sauce by caramelizing butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Then, coat freshly sliced bananas in the sauce.
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Add dark rum and carefully ignite it to burn off the alcohol, leaving behind a noticeable rum flavor.
The bananas and sauce are then served with vanilla ice cream for the best contrast of hot and cold.
If flambeing at home makes you nervous, dont worry, I have tips!
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Even experts use precautionary measures when flambeing.
Tip
Still apprehensive?
Its okay not to flambe!
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Whisk the rum into the sauce and cook it until the alcohol burns off,beforeadding the bananas.
Cool it and refrigerate it tightly covered for up to 3 days.
When youre ready to serve it, heat it up in a pan and flambe.
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Slice them in half lengthwise and then into about 2-inch chunks.
Dont cut them too smallthey will turn to mush as they cook.
Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and stir gently to coat them in the sugary butter.
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Cook them for about 2 minutes until they just start to soften.
Turn the burner offand then pour in the rum.
Be careful not to spill any rum on the stovetop.
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Use a long stick lighter to ignite the rum in the skillet.
Do not stir or swirl the skillet after igniting.
Once the flames burn out, turn the burner back on to medium heat.
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Cook the mixture for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, then remove it from the heat.
Add a scoop of ice cream to a bowl and top it with the bananas.
Spoon the sauce over the top and enjoy!
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Bananas foster should be served right away.
If you have leftovers, refrigerate it in a tightly covered container for 3 to 4 days.
Gently reheat it in saucepan on the stovetop until warmed through.
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