Better-for-You Bananas Foster
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 212
- Total Fat
- 5
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 27
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 20
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 13
- Sodium
- 294
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1 orange
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/4 cup orange liqueur or brandy
Kosher salt
3 ripe bananas, peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise
1/2 cup dark rum
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Remove 4 strips orange zest with a vegetable peeler. Squeeze the orange and strain the juice.
- Melt the butter with the sugar, orange zest and vanilla bean paste in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar caramelizes, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the liqueur, 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. Bring the liquid to a boil without stirring, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the bananas. Garnish with whipped cream if using and the glazed orange zest.