Spiced Gold Rum Bananas Foster with Cinnamon
Sautéed bananas flambéed with spiced gold rum and cinnamon, served warm over vanilla ice cream for a classic indulgence. This caribbean-inspired desserts ready in about 15 minutes layers sliced lengthwise ripe bananas, unsalted butter, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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
- 4, sliced lengthwise ripe bananas
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup spiced gold rum
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, stirring until sugar dissolves and sauce bubbles gently.
- Step 2: Add 4 sliced ripe bananas lengthwise to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden and tender without falling apart.
- Step 3: Carefully pour 1/3 cup spiced gold rum over the bananas and tilt the pan to ignite the alcohol with a long lighter or match. Let the flames subside naturally while gently spooning the sauce over the bananas until thick and glossy.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to balance sweetness, and immediately serve the bananas foster warm over 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Gold Rum Bananas Foster with Cinnamon take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Spiced Gold Rum Bananas Foster with Cinnamon?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Gold Rum Bananas Foster with Cinnamon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Gold Rum Bananas Foster with Cinnamon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Gold Rum Bananas Foster with Cinnamon?
Caribbean desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
