Caramelized Rum Bananas

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
Silky roasted bananas glazed with honey and butter, finished with a dramatic flaming rum pour.
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These Caramelized Rum Bananas offer a sophisticated yet simple dessert experience that feels indulgent without being overly complicated. The bananas are roasted until tender, allowing the natural sugars to caramelize into a sticky, golden glaze enriched by honey and butter. The addition of lemon juice provides a bright acidity that cuts through the sweetness, while the final flourish of flambéed dark rum adds an aromatic warmth and a hint of spice. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a cozy evening. The combination of soft, warm fruit and the rich, boozy sauce creates a comforting finish to any meal, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor impact.

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Caramelized Rum Bananas

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 370.6

Description

These Caramelized Rum Bananas offer a sophisticated yet simple dessert experience that feels indulgent without being overly complicated. The bananas are roasted until tender, allowing the natural sugars to caramelize into a sticky, golden glaze enriched by honey and butter. The addition of lemon juice provides a bright acidity that cuts through the sweetness, while the final flourish of flamb&# 195;©ed dark rum adds an aromatic warmth and a hint of spice. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a cozy evening. The combination of soft, warm fruit and the rich, boozy sauce creates a comforting finish to any meal, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor impact.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Lightly butter a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  3. Peel the bananas and cut them into 3-inch pieces, then arrange them in a single layer in the prepared dish.
  4. Sprinkle the bananas evenly with the juice of half a lemon.
  5. Drizzle the honey over the bananas and dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning the bananas once or twice, until they are tender and golden.
  7. If desired, sprinkle with ground cinnamon or a few grains of nutmeg.
  8. Carefully heat the rum in a small saucepan until warm, then ignite it to burn off some alcohol.
  9. Pour the flaming rum over the baked bananas just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 370.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 7.8g39%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 98.7mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 66.0g22%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 46.0g
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bananas, rum, caramelized, dessert, honey, butter, flambe, roasted, easy, vegetarian, fruit, lemon, glaze, simple, party
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