Ingredients and Weight:
- 12 ripe bananas, sliced (about 2 1/4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts, optional)
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Place the bananas in the slow cooker.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, rum, orange liqueur, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Pour the sauce over the bananas in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the bananas are tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Stir in the chopped nuts (if using). Serve warm over vanilla ice cream.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Protein: 2 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and decadent
- Perfect for a special occasion
- Can be made ahead of time
User Comments:
- "This was absolutely delicious! The bananas were so tender and the sauce was perfect."
- "I made this for a party and everyone loved it. It was a huge hit!"
- "I've tried many different bananas foster recipes, but this one is by far the best. The slow cooker makes it so easy to make and the results are incredible."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ripe bananas for best results.
- If you don't have dark rum, you can use light rum instead.
- If you don't have orange liqueur, you can use Grand Marnier or another orange-flavored liqueur.
- To make ahead of time, cook the bananas in the sauce for 2-3 hours, then let them cool completely. Refrigerate the sauce and bananas separately for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the bananas and sauce in a saucepan and warm over medium heat until heated through.
