Just when you thought breakfast couldn't get any better, this Banana Sauce for Pancakes comes along. Its a simple, yet utterly transformational addition that turns ordinary pancakes into a gourmet delight. This pancake topping will make you feel like you are having a delicious dessert for breakfast! And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to whip up, ensuring your morning remains as stress-free as it is delicious.
Start your day with a fluffy stack of bananas foster pancakes, with each bite coated in a wonderfully rich banana sauce that just melts in your mouth.
Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply want to add some excitement to your family's breakfast routine, this banana topping recipe is your perfect solution.
With crunchy pecans and a sweet, aromatic flavor, the bananas foster topping will transform your kitchen into the most popular brunch spot in town.
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Recipe Highlights
- A Symphony of Sweetness: Our banana caramel is not just sweet; it's a melody of sweet bananas, a touch of vanilla essence for that warm, comforting aroma, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a spicy twist. It will make you feel like you are having bananas foster for breakfast.
- Ridiculously Easy to Whip Up: This banana sauce takes only a handful of ingredients and can be ready in under 10 minutes. It's so simple, you can make it while you cook your pancake batter and have everything hot and ready to serve at the same time.
- Versatile Beyond Breakfast: While this banana compote is a dream on pancakes, its uses are endless. Drizzle it over waffles, French toast, oatmeal, or even vanilla ice cream ice cream for a delightful treat. (Try flambéing it with dark rum or adding banana liqueur.)
Ingredients
- Light Brown Sugar: If you're looking to cut down on refined sugars, coconut sugar makes a great alternative with its similar flavor profile. For a different flavor profile, use dark brown sugar or maple syrup.
- Half and Half: This adds a lovely creaminess to our sauce. No half and half in the fridge? Fear not! A mix of milk and heavy cream works just as well, or for a dairy-free option, almond or oat milk can step in to keep things smooth.
- Unsalted Butter: It's all about that rich, silky texture and flavor. If you're out of unsalted butter, salted butter can be used—just be sure to adjust the additional salt in the recipe. For a plant-based twist, coconut oil or a quality vegan butter substitute will do the trick.
- Sea Salt: A pinch to balance the sweetness and enhance all the other flavors. Any fine salt will work here.
- Ground Cinnamon: Nutmeg or allspice can also complement the bananas and sugar wonderfully.
- Vanilla: This is your secret weapon for adding depth and aroma. The paste will give you those beautiful vanilla specks, but the extract is just as enchanting. For a different flavor twist, try adding rum extract.
- Bananas: Ripe banana slices are ideal for sweetness and texture. You want them ripe, but not too soft.
- Pecans: For that nutty crunch and richness. Walnuts or almonds can also work, or for a nut-free version, toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds can add a delightful bite.
Step by Step Instructions
- Getting Started:
- The Magic Happens:
- Finishing Touches: O
- The Heart and Soul: Now for the stars of the show - gently fold in those ripe, sweet bananas and crunchy pecans.
Tips & Tricks
- Thick or thin? You decide: You can adjust the amount of liquid to your desired sauce consistency. I like my banana topping for pancakes velvety and pourable, just right to cascade over a stack of pancakes.
- For an extra decadent touch, add a knob of butter: While the sauce is simmering, adding a small piece of butter can elevate its richness, making it taste even more luxurious. It's like bringing a bit of that fancy café experience into your home kitchen.
- Keep leftovers for sweet surprises: If you find yourself with extra banana sauce, it makes for a fantastic topping on ice cream, waffles, or even as a sweet dip for fruit slices. Store leftover banana sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Storage
Store leftover banana sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Banana Sauce for Pancakes (and Waffles!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup unsalted butter divided
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 bananas peeled and sliced
- ½ cup pecans toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sugar, half and half, ¼ cup of butter, salt and cinnamon.
- Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and remaining butter. Whisk for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Gently stir in the bananas and pecans. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.
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