Description
Fried Bananas are a quick and delicious Caribbean-inspired dessert made by caramelizing ripe banana slices in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. This simple stovetop recipe yields a warm, sweet treat perfect for serving over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream, with optional drizzles of honey or maple syrup for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe but firm bananas, peeled and sliced into thick diagonal pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Prepare Caramel: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to bubble gently for 30 seconds to form a light caramel.
- Add Bananas and Cook: Place the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and caramelized, flipping gently with a spatula to avoid breaking the slices.
- Serve Warm: Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the fried bananas warm, optionally drizzled with honey or maple syrup to enhance sweetness.
Notes
- These fried bananas pair wonderfully with pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or toasted coconut on top before serving.
- Use slightly underripe bananas to prevent the slices from becoming mushy during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired
