Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas (Print version)

Sweet, caramelized bananas infused with warm cinnamon, perfectly golden and ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make It:

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 evenly 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 2-3 minutes until caramelized and tender.
07 - Optionally drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms sad spotted bananas into the most incredible caramelized dessert in under fifteen minutes flat
  • The way the cinnamon sugar creates this crackly candy-like coating while keeping the bananas creamy inside is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or the bananas will steam instead of fry and you will miss out on that crispy caramelized exterior
  • Work quickly once the sugar hits the pan because it can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt in seconds
03 -
  • Let the butter foam slightly before adding the bananas for the best flavor foundation
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar from a little height to distribute it evenly