Best Brennans Banana Foster Recipes

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BRENNAN'S BANANAS FOSTER (NEW ORLEANS)



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Banana Foster was originally created by Brennan's, and it is hard to make this recipe any better. Butter, caramlized bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and different types of liquer make this a true delight.

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 bananas, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup banana liqueur
4 bananas (cut in half lengthwise, then halved)
1/4 cup dark rum
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a flambé pan or skillet.
  • Place the pan over low heat either on an alcohol burner or on top of the stove, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in the banana liqueur, then place the bananas in the pan. When the banana sections soften and begin to brown, carefully add the rum. Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot, then tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum. When the flames subside, lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces over each portion of ice cream.
  • Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the ice cream and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 66.7, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 37.5, Protein 1.3

BRENNAN'S BANANAS FOSTER



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Created in 1951, Bananas Foster are now found all over the US but the original comes from Brennan's in New Orleans, LA. Over 35,000 lbs of banana's are used every year at Brennan's. I haven't made this recipe yet, so the time is approximate.

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup banana liqueur
4 bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then halved
1/4 cup dark rum
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon in a flambé pan or skillet.
  • Place the pan over low heat either on an alcohol burner or on top of the stove, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in the banana liqueur, then place the bananas in the pan. When the banana sections soften and begin to brown, carefully add the rum.
  • Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot, then tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum, or ignite with a long match.
  • When the flames subside, lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces over each portion of ice cream.
  • Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the ice cream and serve immediately.

BANANAS FOSTER



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Bananas Foster, a flambéed dessert of halved bananas in a syrupy rum sauce, is a New Orleans favorite that never fails to please. Don't forget the ice cream.

Provided by Marcelle Bienvenu

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bananas, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup dark brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons banana liqueur
¼ cup white rum
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and brush with the lemon juice. Melt the butter with the sugar in a flat chafing dish or 10-inch skillet. Add the bananas and sauté until just tender. Sprinkle with the cinnamon.
  • Remove from the heat and add liqueur and rum. Carefully ignite with a long match. Use a large long-handled spoon to baste the bananas with the warm liquid until the flame burns out.
  • Divide the ice cream among four dishes. Top each one with a banana half and some of the sauce. Serve immediately.

BRENNAN'S BANANAS FOSTER



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This recipe is from the famed Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is one Brennan's most famous and most popular desserts. You just don't get any better than this!!

Provided by Pepina Rae

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons banana liqueur
4 bananas, cut in half, then halved lenghwise
1/4 cup rum
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter over an alcohol burner in a flambe pan or attractive skillet.
  • Add the sugar, cinnamon, and banana liqueur and stir to mix. Heat for a few minutes.
  • Place the halved bananas in the sauce and sauté until soft and slightly browned.
  • Add the rum and allow it to heat well, and then tip the pan so that the flame from the burner causes the sauce to light. Wait until the rum gets hot, so that you get a good flame after its ignited. Allow the sauce to flame until it dies out, tipping the pan with a circular motion to prolong the flaming.
  • Carefully lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces over each portion of ice cream, and then spoon the hot sauce from the pan over the top.
  • This can be prepared over a stove burner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 158.9, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 40.2, Protein 3.7

BANANAS FOSTER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup banana liqueur
4 bananas, cut in half lengthwise then halved
1/4 cup white rum
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, butter and cinnamon in a flambe pan or skillet. Place the pan over low heat either on an alcohol burner or on top of the stove and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the banana liqueur and then place the bananas in the pan. When the banana sections soften and begin to brown, carefully add the rum. Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot and then tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum. When the flames subside, lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces over each portion of ice cream. Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the ice cream and serve immediately.

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