Description
Sweet banana crumble brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Rich caramelized fruit meets buttery crumble topping, creating a warm dessert that wraps you in nostalgic memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium bananas, cut into chunks about an inch long
- ¾ cup pecans, toasted
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup light or dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Serving Suggestion:
- Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a 10-inch (25 centimeters) cast iron or oven-safe skillet for a delectable banana dessert.
- Create the crumbly topping by mixing brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and softened butter in a medium bowl, using fingertips to blend until texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Fold toasted pecan pieces into the crumble mixture, ensuring even distribution, then refrigerate while preparing the fruity base.
- Melt unsalted butter in the skillet over low heat, stirring in brown sugar until completely dissolved and creating a smooth caramel-like consistency.
- Introduce ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt to the butter-sugar mixture, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- Pour orange juice carefully into the skillet, allowing the liquid to simmer and slightly thicken for approximately one minute.
- Gently fold banana chunks into the caramel sauce, coating each piece thoroughly and ensuring even distribution across the skillet.
- Spread the banana mixture evenly, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Sprinkle the chilled pecan crumble topping generously over the banana layer, covering the entire surface.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping transforms into a golden-brown, crispy texture.
- Remove from the oven and let the crumble rest for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the temperature to cool slightly.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Elevate this dessert by toasting pecans beforehand, which intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the crumble topping.
- Use ripe, slightly soft bananas for maximum sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that complements the crispy oat topping.
- Cast iron skillet ensures even heat distribution and creates a beautiful caramelized base for the banana filling, enhancing overall flavor complexity.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream to balance the rich, sweet banana and buttery crumble textures.
- Orange juice adds surprising brightness and helps prevent banana browning while creating a subtle citrusy undertone in the caramel sauce.
- Refrigerating the crumble topping before baking helps maintain its crisp, structured texture and prevents soggy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg