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Bananas Foster

The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this classic dessert!

—CRYSTAL BRUNS ILIFF, CO



PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 2 HOURS • MAKES: 5 SERVINGS


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 flaked coconut

Vanilla ice cream or sliced pound cake

1. Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise; layer in the bottom of a 1 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over bananas. Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours or until heated through.

2. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream or pound cake.