Put Raw Banana Slices in a Slow Cooker with These 4 Ingredients — You’ll Never Look Back
This Slow Cooker Banana Foster Pudding is a decadent, minimalist take on the classic New Orleans dessert. By removing the traditional flour and egg base, you allow the bananas to naturally caramelize in their own sugars alongside the butter and cinnamon. The result is a thick, jam-like “pudding” that captures the essence of a flambéed dessert without the need for a stovetop or an open flame.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Banana Foster Pudding – Ingredients
Fruit
- 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
Caramel Base
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How To Make Slow Cooker Banana Foster Pudding:
Step 1: Prepare the Pot: Lightly grease the ceramic insert of your slow cooker with butter or a quick spritz of nonstick spray. This ensures the caramelized sugars don’t stick to the sides and makes serving much easier.
Step 2: Layer the Base: Place your 4 sliced bananas in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Using “spotty” bananas is highly recommended here, as they contain more natural sugars and will break down into a creamier texture.
Step 3: Whisk the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Whisk until the sugar is fully moistened and the mixture is smooth.
Step 4: The Pour: Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the bananas. Do not stir. Leaving the layers separate allows the sugar to create a rich syrup that slowly bathes the bananas as they heat up.
Step 5: Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3/4 hours or on HIGH for 2/2 1/2 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the bananas have softened completely and the liquid is bubbling and dark amber in color.
Step 6: Stir and Serve: Give the pudding a very gentle stir to incorporate the banana slices into the sauce. Serve warm while the caramel is still fluid.
