Caramelized Banana Topping

Caramelized Banana Topping

Sliced bananas turn glossy and golden in butter and brown sugar for a rich pancake or ice cream topping

Total 11 min Makes 16 oz Calories 160/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

Firm-ripe bananas are sautéed in butter and brown sugar until soft and glazed with a deep caramel sheen. A splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt round out the sweetness, making this a quick finish for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream. The whole process takes less than ten minutes and uses just one skillet.

Ingredients

  • 3 firm-ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

  2. Melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

  3. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the sugar dissolves and the mixture bubbles, about 1 minute.

  4. Add the banana slices in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes to let the undersides caramelize.

  5. Gently flip the banana slices and add the water, then cook 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the bananas.

  6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  7. Spoon warm over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream immediately.

Rate this recipe

★ 3.9 (1)

Caramelized Banana Topping

Firm-ripe bananas are sautéed in butter and brown sugar until soft and glazed with a deep caramel sheen. A splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt round out the sweetness, making this a quick finish for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream. The whole process takes less than ten minutes and uses just one skillet.

11 min 16 oz 160 cal

Ingredients

  • 3 firm-ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. 1

    Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the sugar dissolves and the mixture bubbles, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the banana slices in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes to let the undersides caramelize.

  5. 5

    Gently flip the banana slices and add the water, then cook 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the bananas.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  7. 7

    Spoon warm over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream immediately.