Indulge in a decadent treat with this easy slow cooker bananas Foster recipe

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Indulge in a decadent treat with this easy slow cooker bananas Foster recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 20, 2024

This classic New Orleans dessert can be easily recreated at home using your slow cooker. The combination of ripe bananas, brown sugar, butter, rum, and cinnamon creates a luscious caramel sauce that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or pound cake.

Ingredients

  • 6 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Vanilla ice cream or pound cake, for serving

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the brown sugar, butter, rum, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  2. Add the sliced bananas to the slow cooker and stir to coat them with the sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the bananas are caramelized and soft.
  4. Serve the bananas Foster over vanilla ice cream or alongside a slice of pound cake.
  5. Enjoy the rich flavors of this indulgent dessert!

Interesting Facts

  • Bananas Foster was created at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans in the 1950s.
  • The dish was named after Richard Foster, a regular customer at the restaurant.