Bananas Foster Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Bananas foster is not only a dessertit's a show. It was created by chef paul blang at brennan's restaurant in new orleans back in 1951. At that time, new orleans was a major hub for the import of bananas from south america. The chef created a dessert where bananas are sauted in a butter and brown sugar sauce flavored with cinnamon. Banana liqueur and rum are then added to the dish and ignited with a flame. This technique is called flamb meaning "Flamed" In french. After the alcohol is heated in the pan, it is then ignited to partially burn off the strong alcohol, while maintaining the flavors of the liquor in the dish. This process reduces the alcohol content of the food modestly, boiling off about 25 percent of the alcohol and producing a dramatic effect. This showstopping dessert is perfect when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The contrast between the warm bananas and sauce with the cold ice cream is a delight. Spoon extra sauce over the ice cream for added flair.

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Ingredients for Bananas Foster Recipe

  • 1 Banana
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 ounce Banana liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce Rum
Nutrition
value
351
calories per serving
7 g Fat4 g Protein59 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    7g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    59g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    59g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    7g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    41mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    83mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    40mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    55mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    66mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats