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Bananas Foster Crisp

Irresistible Bananas Foster Crisp: A Sweet Southern Delight

A delicious Bananas Foster Crisp combining caramelized bananas with a crunchy topping, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp Butter Salted butter is recommended for flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 2/3 cup Light Brown Sugar Hint of caramel flavor.
  • 6 Tbsp Dark Rum Use robust dark rum or banana rum for an extra kick.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and flavor.
  • 4 pieces Fresh Bananas Select firm bananas to avoid mushiness when baked.
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats Ensure they are not instant oats.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Salted Butter Cut into the topping for crumbly texture.
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Pecans may be substituted if preferred.
Serving Suggestion
  • Vanilla Ice Cream Served on top for a creamy contrast.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • medium skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 1.5 to 2-quart baking dish with about 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add heavy cream, corn syrup, and brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in rum and vanilla.
  3. Slice the bananas and toss them in the warm caramel sauce. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  5. Stir in walnuts and evenly distribute the topping over the bananas.
  6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the sauce bubbles.
  7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose firm bananas and adjust sugar levels as desired. For a non-alcoholic version, replace rum with rum extract.

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