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Bananas Foster Crisp

Cozy Bananas Foster Crisp: Comfort Food Bliss Awaits!

Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic dessert with this Bananas Foster Crisp, featuring caramelized bananas and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats Avoid instant oats for best results.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Don’t substitute for a different kind.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness effectively.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Pecans can be used as a substitute.
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Unsalted butter works, too.
For the Filling
  • 3 medium Bananas Use firm, ripe bananas for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Honey or maple syrup can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar adds a richer flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Dark Rum Substitute with rum extract and additional cream if avoiding alcohol.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract No substitutions necessary.
Serving Suggestion
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Perfectly complements the warm crisp.

Equipment

  • Medium Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 1.5 to 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter, add heavy cream, light corn syrup, and light brown sugar. Stir until smooth and bubbling for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in dark rum and vanilla extract. Coat sliced bananas in caramel sauce and spread in the baking dish.
  4. Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in softened butter until crumbly.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts and sprinkle over bananas.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
  7. Let sit for 5 minutes, serve topped with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose firm, ripe bananas to avoid mushiness. Serve warm with ice cream for best experience.

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