Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

brown sugar

0.5 cup

butter

not margarine

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

7 unit

bananas

sliced

0.5 cup

banana liqueur

1 gallon

vanilla ice cream

Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla

Step 1
~3 min

Melt brown sugar with butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add cinnamon to the melted sugar and butter mixture.

Step 3
~3 min

Gently stir in the sliced bananas and banana liqueur.

Step 4
~3 min

Coat the bananas well with the butter-sugar mixture, being careful not to overcook them.

Step 5
~3 min

If the mixture becomes too thin, add more banana slices to thicken it.

Step 6
~3 min

If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash more banana liqueur to thin it.

Step 7
~3 min

Serve the warm bananas foster immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use ripe but firm bananas for best results.

Do not overcook the bananas, as they will become mushy.

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Not recommended; best served fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (cinnamon, banana, butter)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after cooking.

Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Orleans, USA

Cultural Significance

A classic dessert often prepared tableside, known for its flambé presentation (not included in this recipe, but implied).

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Tailgates
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Tailgating
Party
Celebration
Game Day

Popularity Score

65/100