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banana, bananas foster, dessert, Fiesta Friday, flambe, recipe
There isn’t anything as exciting as a flambé, is there? Especially when done tableside. It doesn’t matter what it is that’s being flambéd. I think my children would even eat tripe or liver if it’s flambéd. Or maybe not, I don’t know. I’m not taking chances. So I’m just making Banana Flambé, instead. This pleases everyone, including mom and dad.
Banana Flambé
3 or 4 ripe, but still firm, bananas
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Sprinkling of cinnamon
1/4 cup banana liqueur (optional)
1/2 cup rum
1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add sugar, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until sugar begins to caramelize, stirring constantly.
2. Cut bananas into bite-sized pieces. Or you can cut them in half lengthwise. Add them to skillet, and cook bananas for 1 – 2 minutes until they’re slightly browned, flipping once.
3.Remove from heat. Stir in liqueur (if using) and rum, and carefully ignite the liquid with a long match. If you have a gas range, instead of using a match, you can tilt your skillet slightly to catch the fire. Let flames die down.
4. Return to heat, add vanilla, and cook for another minute. Sprinkle some cinnamon, then remove from heat. Serve warm with whipped cream, or serve over crepes, or vanilla ice cream à la Bananas Foster.
We love flambéd bananas and often have them as they are for a simple dessert. For Fiesta Friday, however, you might want to serve them on ice cream, sprinkled with toasted coconuts or chopped nuts. Enjoy!
The Novice Gardener 
Might even work with plantain with a little extra cooking. Looks delicious,
Yes! I’ve tried it with ripe plantains, was very delicious if not better!
Love this! Dad was in the restaurant business and over the years worked every job in them. When he and Mom entertained, he’d often make a Caesar salad at the table and bananas flambé for dessert, both from his days as a waiter. I’ve never had a recipe for them but now I do. Thanks for the recipe and bit of nostalgia. 🙂
You’re welcome, John! I’m so glad that for once I can reciprocate the sound recipes and cooking tips I get from you on a regular basis. Your dad sounds like an amazing chef. Like father, like son! 🙂
I made your delicious banana fmabée & my hubby Peter & I both loved it! We used coconut sugar instead to make it healthy & ate it with a lovely vanilla coconut ice-cream! Yum Yum it was! xxx
Yum! I’ll have to try the coconut version one of these days!
yes, yes!
This looks heavenly! Love it 🙂
Thanks! I should make this again! 🙂