Antillean Banana Dessert with Caramel Syrup
A delightful dessert combining ripe bananas with rich caramel syrup and a splash of rum, perfect for creating joyful moments in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup caramel syrup
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your bananas by peeling and slicing them diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat the rum in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon and nutmeg, stirring gently to combine.
- Carefully add the sliced bananas to the skillet and toss gently.
- Drizzle the caramel syrup over the bananas as they caramelize, stir to coat.
- Remove</strong from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the rum with vanilla extract or coconut milk if avoiding alcohol. Try adding toasted coconut or nuts for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana dessert, caramel syrup, tropical dessert, Antillean recipe, comfort food