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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Pan Fried Caramelized Bananas

    Last updated: Aug 4, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 3 Comments

    Pan Fried Caramelized Bananas

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    Fried caramelized bananas are a sweet treat made with ripe bananas, butter, and brown sugar. Pan fried bananas are perfect for topping ice cream, pancakes, or just on their own!

    close up of caramelized bananas in pan

    Bananas are big in our house. Whether its our go-to Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bars, or even healthy "ice cream" made from bananas, we usually have some sort of banana treat a few times a week.

    One of my favorite way to use them is to caramelize bananas with brown sugar and butter. This is such a simple recipe the kiddos can easily help and it can be used so many ways!

    Why I love this recipe

    • the brown sugar and butter caramelize the bananas and make a delicious pan sauce
    • it takes just minutes to make
    • you can use the bananas and sauce a variety of ways

    Ingredients

    • bananas
    • butter
    • brown sugar
    • cinnamon (optional)
    • caramelized banana ingredients in pan
    • banana slices in simmering syrup

    Step by step

    1. Put all ingredients in a pan over medium-low heat and cook until bananas are browned-about 3 minutes per side.
    2. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired, then serve warm along with the pan sauce.
    close up of caramelized banana slices

    Tips for best results

    • use ripe but firm bananas to avoid the bananas getting mushy while cooking
    • do not overcrowd the bananas in the pan
    • be very gentle when flipping the banana slices to avoid breaking them
    • add a sprinkle of cinnamon to change up the flavor slightly

    Serving suggestions

    • over ice cream
    • on pancakes or waffles
    • with yogurt and granola
    • with french toast
    • on oatmeal
    • with banana pudding
    • with whipped cream
    • by themselves!

    These pan fried bananas are delicious by themselves or of course over ice cream-my favorite way to eat them! Drizzle the syrup from the pan over it too-amazing!

    Want more banana treats? try my Breakfast Banana Split, Banana Pudding Smoothie, or these delicious Banana Muffins with Crumble Topping!

    Caramelized Bananas over ice cream

    Is your mouth watering yet?

    If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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    Caramelized Bananas

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Melissa Riker
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 minutes
    • Total Time: 8 minutes
    • Yield: 2
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Fried caramelized bananas are a sweet treat made with ripe bananas, butter, and brown sugar. This easy banana dessert is perfect for topping ice cream, pancakes, or just on their own!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 medium banana, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • cinnamon (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a skillet over medium heat.
    2. Cook until bananas are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
    3. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately with pan sauce if desired.

    Notes

    • Choose ripe, yet firm bananas for best results
    • Do not overcrowd the pan
    • Serve over ice cream, pancakes or waffles, or eat on its own.

    Keywords: caramelized bananas

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    Comments

    1. Jen says

      August 04, 2021 at 10:16 am

      So easy and tasty!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Ivory says

      January 25, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      This looks amazing. I will be surprising my family with this, Saturday. Thanks for sharing

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    3. Char says

      February 02, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      Aren't these yummy and addicting! I make them TOO often to go over my ice cream!
      I have to make sure I get every bit of sauce from the pan too!!

      Reply

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