Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

Name: Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium firm bananas; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut; Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my go-to choice for any family get-together. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

5 medium firm bananas
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake

Directions

Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise; layer in the bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine brown sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over bananas. Cover and cook on low until heated through, about 1-1/2 hours.
Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream or pound cake if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without ice cream or pound cake): 462 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my go-to choice for any family get-together. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Recipe Creator

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