Description
Homemade pan fried cinnamon bananas create a simple dessert with rich caramelized sweetness. Caribbean-style cooking delivers warm comfort that delights hungry guests with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bananas, cut into ½” pieces
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) cinnamon
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) raw honey or regular honey
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a skillet over medium-high flame, melting butter with honey and cinnamon, whisking until the mixture transforms into a smooth, fragrant sauce.
- Caramelization: Gently place banana slices into the aromatic blend, allowing them to sizzle and develop a golden-brown exterior, carefully monitoring their transformation for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Precision Turning: Skillfully flip each banana slice using a spatula, ensuring both sides achieve an equally rich, caramelized finish with a glossy, slightly crystallized surface that intensifies their natural sweetness.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the pan from heat the moment the bananas reach a deep amber color, preventing overcooking while preserving their delicate texture and concentrated flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Immediately transfer the warm, spiced banana slices over your preferred accompaniment – whether it’s creamy vanilla ice cream, tangy Greek yogurt, fluffy pancakes, or golden French toast – creating an indulgent culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Control: Use medium-high heat to prevent burning and ensure smooth caramelization without scorching the butter or honey.
- Banana Selection Matters: Choose ripe but firm bananas with minimal bruising to maintain structural integrity during pan-frying.
- Timing is Critical: Watch bananas closely, as they transform quickly and can become mushy or burnt within seconds of overcooking.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately after cooking to preserve the crisp caramelized edges and maximize the rich, warm flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg