Name: Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 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

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Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

120 min5 servings

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

Instructions

1 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.

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