Why is it called bananas foster?

It's named after Richard Foster, a friend of New Orleans restaurant Brennan's owner Owen Brennan. It was created at the restaurant in 1951.

Does the alcohol burn off in bananas foster?

Not all of it. The flambé burns off some of it, but there is some left behind. See my notes above on if you want it without alcohol.

Do you have to flambé bananas foster?

No. The flame is more about drama: it's not functional. You can just let the sauce simmer a little bit more if you want to skip it.

How ripe should bananas be for bananas foster?

Ripe but firm: you'll want it yellow with some small brown spots.

What is traditionally served with bananas foster?

Vanilla ice cream! It's pretty much required.

Easy Bananas Foster Recipe

Name: Easy Bananas Foster
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bananas; 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon creme de banana; 2 tablespoons dark spiced rum (80 to 100 proof)*; 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (vegan if desired, or use our vegan Cinnamon Ice Cream recipe or Vegan Whipped Cream)

Easy Bananas Foster

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This bananas foster recipe takes 10 minutes to make caramelized bananas in a buttery rum sauce. Here’s how to make it and safely flambé at home!

Author: a Couple Cooks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 (or 4 small servings) 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 bananas
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon creme de banana
2 tablespoons dark spiced rum (80 to 100 proof)*
2 scoops vanilla ice cream (vegan if desired, or use our vegan Cinnamon Ice Cream recipe or Vegan Whipped Cream)

Instructions

Peel the bananas, then cut them in half crosswise and lengthwise.
In a medium skillet over medium low heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and creme de banana. Cook about 2 minutes until bubbly and thickened.
Add the bananas and turn them until coated with the sauce. Very carefully, add the rum, making sure not to drip any on the stove or the sides of the pan.
Stand back from the pan and use a stick lighter to ignite the alcohol. Use extreme caution to stay away from the flame! Allow the alcohol to burn off, then continue cooking, stirring and flipping the bananas until the sauce is thickened and the bananas are tender, about 3 minutes.**
To serve, place the bananas in a dish and top with vanilla ice cream. Pour over the remaining sauce and serve warm. (Or, you can serve it right in the skillet!)

Notes

*What kind of rum for bananas foster? Any rum, 80 proof or higher, works for this bananas foster recipe. We like to use 100 proof spiced rum, which adds flavor and ignites easily. **Caution: This alcohol is highly flammable and extreme caution should be used when making this recipe. Be sure to have a fire extinguisher on hand in case of an accident.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/bananas-foster/