Maple Caramelized Bananas with Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Looking for a cozy and indulgent dessert that comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients? Try Maple Caramelized Bananas with Butter Pecan Ice Cream. Simply caramelize banana slices in a cinnamon and maple syrup mixture, then serve them over ice cream with a drizzle of the warm sauce over the top.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Recipe Created By: Michelle Dudash
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large or 3 small bananas, sliced
  • Butter pecan ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter is melted, place the banana slices in a single layer in the skillet and cook until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Flip bananas with a small spatula or fork. Pour in the syrup mixture and continue cooking until bananas are tender, about 2 minutes.
  4. Fill 4 serving bowls with ice cream. Top each serving with banana slices and a drizzle of the sauce leftover in the pan. Serve immediately.

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