Description
Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas are a quick and delicious treat featuring ripe bananas caramelized in butter, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon spices. This simple recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and yields a sweet, golden snack perfect for breakfast or dessert, optionally enhanced with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Ingredients
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Bananas and Butter
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spices and Sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup or honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Heat the butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat until it is fully melted and slightly bubbling, preparing the pan for caramelizing the bananas.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar with ground cinnamon to create the flavorful cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Cook banana slices: Place the banana slices in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes until they begin to brown lightly on one side.
- Caramelize bananas: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the bananas in the skillet, then continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, flipping the banana slices occasionally to caramelize all sides to a golden brown.
- Add vanilla and salt: Stir in the vanilla extract along with a pinch of salt, cooking everything together for another 30 seconds to enhance the flavor profile.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the caramelized bananas immediately. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid overly mushy results when frying.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Serve as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream for a delicious twist.
- Can be made vegan by substituting butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine.
