Made with simple ingredients, this Slow Cooker Boozy Banana Topping is the perfect adult treat! Warm banana slices bathed in a sweet, sticky caramel is a great way to top everything from brunch to dessert.
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**Caution, adult content**
(Get your mind out of the gutter.......That just means it has alcohol in it!)
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To make this easy crock pot recipe you will need these simple ingredients:
- fresh bananas - sliced
- pure maple syrup
- agave nectar
- pure vanilla extract
- Banana liqueur*
This dish is an easy way to use up extra bananas. And the best part is that it tastes like it is hard to make (but it is really a super easy, decadent dessert). I could easily eat the whole thing in one sitting!
*Leave out liqueur for an alcohol free version
🔪Instructions
This great recipe involves just a few simple steps:
Preparing Your Slow Cooker
Prepare your slow cooker by coating it with a non-stick agent. Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Olive oil and avocado oil are my go-to coatings.
NOTE: some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface. Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface. Check the manual for your slow cooker if you have any concerns.
Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner.
Cooking
- 🍌 Add sliced bananas into a greased slow cooker.
- 🍌 Top banana slices with remaining ingredients and stir to combine
- 🍌 Cover and cook on high heat for 1 hour or low for 2
- 🍌 For a thicker sauce, allow to cook with the top off for an additional hour or so
- 🍌 Turn slow cooker to the warm setting and serve enjoy!
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🍽Serving suggestions
These caramelized bananas are a great dish to serve right out of your slow cooker! They are an impressive addition to any special occasion brunch or dessert buffet. Try serving on top of:
- a scoop of vanilla ice cream (add some chocolate chips and whipped cream too!)
- some bread pudding
- a slice of banana bread
- yummy french toast recipe
- oatmeal
- plain Greek yogurt
- homemade pancakes or waffles
- Sponge cake or pound cake
🔁Substitutions
- If you prefer a family friend version of this delicious banana caramel sauce, skip the banana liqueur.
- To add a stronger maple flavor, replace agave with additional maple syrup.
- Frozen bananas can be used in place of fresh in this easy recipe. I slice and freeze older bananas so I always have some on-hand for this recipe.
If you are looking for other easy ways to use up some bananas, try Banana brownies or Peanut Butter Banana Bread!
Storing leftovers
Store your caramelized banana topping in an airtight container. They will stay good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Note
If you cook Boozy Banana Topping with the lid on, the alcohol will not cook off the way it would in an open pot.
😉Hints & hacks
- I made this using 99 bananas liquor. I have not tried it with any other type of liquor.
- I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. Of course, this is an optional step. I purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price. Of course, they are not as pretty if you are serving this dish right from your slow cooker.
- In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine!
- Always confirm that your slow cooker has been plugged in and properly turned on!
📖 Recipe
Lazy Boozy Banana Topping
All nutrition information shown here is automatically generated and should be considered an estimate. If you follow a specific diet, please calculate your own values to ensure accuracy.
Equipment
- small slow cooker or warmer
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 ripe bananas - sliced
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup agave syrup
- 25 ml 99 Bananas liqueur half of a mini bottle
- ½ teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- place 3 - 4 ripe bananas - sliced into greased slow cooker
- Add ¾ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup agave syrup, 25 ml 99 Bananas liqueur , ½ teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- cook on high heat for 1 hour or low for 2, then turn to warm
- Serve directly out slow cooker
- Enjoy responsibly!
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Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition information shown here is automatically generated and should be considered an estimate. If you follow a specific diet, please calculate your own values to ensure accuracy.
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