CARAMELIZED BANANAS WITH PECAN-COCONUT CRUNCH
This cozy dessert comes together quickly and fills the kitchen with a sweet, buttery aroma. The textures play well together: The spiced caramel is silky but robust, the bananas tender, and the pecan-and-coconut topping crunchy and crisp. Pick ripe but firm bananas so they'll maintain their shape after cooking. (The bananas should be yellow with no black spots; green bananas won't work.) Broil them until sizzling, then allow the bubbling caramel to cool and thicken a bit before serving. Devoured directly out of the skillet, or spooned into individual servings, these caramelized bananas are a lovely way to end a meal. Top with a scoop of ice cream for a cool contrast to the warm dessert.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories snack, ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the crunchy topping: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium until melted and foamy, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon honey and the salt; using a spatula, stir to combine. Add the pecans, pumpkin seeds, oats and coconut and stir to coat. Toast, stirring frequently, until the mixture is golden brown, about 8 minutes, lowering the heat as necessary to keep the mixture from burning. Stir in the sesame seeds and remove from heat. Move to a shallow bowl and set aside to cool. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups.)
- Prepare the bananas: Set the oven to broil. Wipe out the skillet and add the brown sugar, heavy cream, nutmeg, pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon honey. Stir ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and place the bananas in the pan, cut-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the top to coat the slices. Move the pan to the oven and broil until the caramel sauce is hot and bubbly and the bananas are tender, deep golden and slightly charred in spots, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Spoon a large helping of the ice cream, whipped cream or crème fraîche over the warm bananas, then scatter the pecan-coconut crunch over the top. Divide among individual plates or eat directly from the skillet.
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MusAsh Tech
[email protected]These caramelized bananas are the perfect addition to any brunch or dessert menu.
Uncle Lu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These caramelized bananas are a new favorite in my household.
Sirsyed Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making these caramelized bananas again.
Leroy Adams
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The caramelized bananas are sweet and gooey, and the pecan-coconut crunch adds a nice crunch.
Tyler Wilson
[email protected]These caramelized bananas are a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Eva Popescu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bananas, but these caramelized bananas were amazing! The pecan-coconut crunch was the perfect topping.
dredsx7
[email protected]I made these caramelized bananas for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Jenna Wheeler
[email protected]These caramelized bananas are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Bore Malatji
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the caramelized bananas are always a hit.
Yufi klut Itiykdkryy
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The caramelized bananas are delicious and the pecan-coconut crunch adds a nice touch of sweetness.
Nagham Aldaks
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints! The caramelized bananas are always a hit with my family and friends.
Mansoor Jan
[email protected]I made these caramelized bananas for breakfast this morning and they were so good! The bananas were perfectly caramelized and the pecan-coconut crunch was the perfect topping.
Adil Shahwani
[email protected]These caramelized bananas were a hit at my dinner party! The pecan-coconut crunch added a delicious and unique flavor that everyone loved.