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Banana Crumble Recipe

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This Banana Crumble dessert features tender banana chunks coated in a cinnamon-spiced orange sugar sauce, topped with a buttery oat and pecan crumble. Baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet, it pairs delightfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping for a comforting and flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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Topping

  • 1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup pecans, toasted

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup light or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 medium bananas, cut into chunks about 1 inch long
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped topping, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, and flour. Work in the cold butter with your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in the toasted pecans, then refrigerate the topping while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the filling base: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet over low heat. Add the brown sugar and stir continuously until it dissolves into a wet, sliding sugar mass, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add spices and juice: Stir in the cinnamon and salt, then carefully add the orange juice. The mixture will sizzle and splatter; cook for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly.
  4. Coat the bananas: Gently add the banana chunks to the skillet, tossing carefully to coat them well in the syrup. Spread the bananas and sauce evenly across the skillet.
  5. Top and bake: Remove the skillet from the heat. Evenly sprinkle the prepared topping over the bananas. Transfer the skillet to a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the crumble to cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping as desired.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet to ensure safe transfer from stovetop to oven.
  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-8 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant.
  • Be cautious when adding the orange juice to hot sugar mixture to avoid splatters.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the filling while cooking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.

Keywords: Banana crumble, banana dessert, baked fruit dessert, oat crumble, pecan topping, comfort food, easy dessert

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