Best Banana Rum Sundaes For Two Recipes

BANANAS FOSTER SUNDAES

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I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans, and as a dietitian, wanted to find a healthier version. I combined the best of two recipes and added my own tweaks to create this southern treat. -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large firm bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In an 8- or 9-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg until blended. Add bananas and pecans; cook until bananas are glazed and slightly softened, 2-3 minutes, stirring gently., Remove from heat; stir in extract. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANAS FOSTER II

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On Father's Day we all tried this delicious dessert, which everyone loved. Bananas warmed in buttery rum sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Provided by BUTTERMEBREAD

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
3 ½ tablespoons rum
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. When mixture begins to bubble, place bananas and walnuts in pan. Cook until bananas are hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve at once over vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 146.1 mg, Sugar 60.8 g

QUICK BANANAS FOSTER

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Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for best results. -Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 medium bananas
2 tablespoons creme de cacao or banana liqueur
1/4 cup dark rum
2 cups vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a large skillet or flambé pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Cut each banana lengthwise and then widthwise into quarters; add to butter mixture. Cook, stirring gently, for 3-5 minutes or until glazed and slightly softened. Stir in creme de cacao; heat through., In a small saucepan, heat rum over low heat until vapors form on surface. Carefully ignite rum and slowly pour over bananas, coating evenly. , Leaving skillet or pan on the cooking surface, gently shake pan back and forth until flames are completely extinguished; serve over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.