Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Print)
Golden caramelized bananas with warm cinnamon and brown sugar—a quick sweet treat ready in 13 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 large ripe bananas
→ Spices & Sweeteners
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
→ Fats
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Finishing Touch
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and brown sugar until well combined.
03 - Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
04 - Add the banana slices in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the underside.
05 - Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the bananas, then gently flip each slice.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar on top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until caramelized and tender. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like restaurant quality dessert but come together in minutes with ingredients you probably have
- The caramelized edges and soft centers create this perfect texture combo thats impossible to resist
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- Overripe bananas work best here because underripe ones stay oddly firm even after cooking
- Medium heat is crucial because high heat burns the sugar before the bananas cook through
03 -
- Pat the banana slices dry before cooking if they seem wet to get better browning
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding anything so the bananas sizzle immediately