Fried Banana Fritters With Caramel Sauce

Fried Banana Fritters with Caramel Sauce is a delightful dessert that originates from the cuisine of Saint Helena. The combination of sweet, caramelized bananas and a rich caramel sauce makes this dish a perfect treat for any occasion.

Fried Banana Fritters With Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk and vanilla extract.
  2. Dip the banana slices in the milk mixture, then coat them with the flour mixture.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the coated banana slices until golden brown.
  4. In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar caramelizes and turns golden brown.
  5. Remove the caramel from the heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream to make the caramel sauce.
  6. Serve the fried banana fritters drizzled with the caramel sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
8g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Saucepan

Tools

Whisk Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the fried banana fritters with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the banana fritters to ensure they are crispy and not greasy.

Cost

$5