Rum-Soaked Banana Fritters with Spiced Caramel Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Golden fried banana fritters soaked in aromatic rum, served warm with a luscious caramel sauce infused with Caribbean spices. This caribbean ready in about 30 minutes blends medium ripe bananas, mashed, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp dark rum
• for frying, about 2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• pinch salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. In a separate bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas and mix with 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons dark rum.
2. Step 2: Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep batter light.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Using a spoon, drop about 2-tablespoon portions of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and puffed, turning once.
4. Step 4: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Step 5: For the spiced caramel sauce, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and slowly whisk in 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth. Serve the warm banana fritters drizzled with the spiced caramel sauce.