Description
Sweet cinnamon fried bananas offer a delightful Mexican-inspired dessert that melts in your mouth. Crispy exterior, warm spices, and creamy accompaniment make this simple treat a perfect ending to any meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt
Acidic Component:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe bananas into uniform half-inch medallions, ensuring each piece maintains structural integrity for consistent cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame, allowing butter to melt smoothly and create a golden pool of richness.
- Incorporate honey, fresh lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into the melted butter, whisking vigorously to create a harmonious, glossy sauce.
- Gently place banana slices into the fragrant sauce, allowing each piece to nestle comfortably in the warm mixture.
- Cook bananas for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, vigilantly monitoring their transformation to a caramelized golden hue. Reduce heat if edges begin to darken too rapidly.
- Adjust flame to prevent burning while achieving a delectable crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Once bananas reach a perfect golden-brown state, remove from heat immediately to preserve their delicate texture.
- Present these luxurious cinnamon-infused banana slices atop velvety vanilla ice cream or alongside fluffy pancakes, creating an indulgent culinary experience.
Notes
- Slow caramelization develops rich golden colors, ensuring each banana slice transforms into a decadent golden-brown treat.
- Gentle heat prevents burning, allowing natural sugars to create a stunning caramel-like exterior with soft, creamy interior.
- Small kitchen technique transforms simple bananas into an elegant dessert that elevates any breakfast or sweet course with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg