Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Print Version)

Golden caramelized bananas with warm cinnamon, ready in minutes.

# What You'll 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 Cook:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar until well blended.
03 - Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until foamy.
04 - Arrange banana slices in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
05 - Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the bananas. Gently flip each slice.
06 - Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar on top. Cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and tender.
07 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm as a topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its ready in under fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant dessert menu
  • Transforms ordinary bananas into something that feels like a genuine treat without any complicated techniques
02 -
  • Overripe bananas work best but avoid mushy ones that will fall apart when you try to flip them
  • Medium heat is crucial since high heat burns the sugar before the bananas cook through
03 -
  • Pat your banana slices dry with a paper towel before cooking for better caramelization
  • The diagonal cut looks beautiful and creates more surface area for the sugar to cling to

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