Craving a cozy dessert that blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with a crumbly, nutty topping? Enter this Banana Crumble! It’s a warm and delightful treat that takes just 35 minutes to prepare and bake. Serve it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients:
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 dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 medium bananas, cut into chunks about an inch long
Serve with:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped topping
Directions:
1. Prepare the Topping:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, flour, and cold butter.
- Work the mixture with your fingers until crumbly.
- Stir in toasted pecans.
- Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
2. Prepare the Filling:
- In a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet, melt butter over low heat.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in cinnamon and salt.
- Carefully add the orange juice (watch out for splatters!), and cook for about one minute until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Gently toss in the banana chunks until they’re coated.
- Spread them evenly in the skillet.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the crumble topping over the bananas.
3. Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the crumble to cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before serving.
4. Serve:
- Scoop warm Banana Crumble onto dessert plates.
- Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: ~350 per serving
Servings: 6
Warm, gooey bananas beneath a crisp, buttery topping, complemented by the zing of orange juice and the satisfying crunch of pecans—this dessert is the epitome of comfort food. Enjoy!
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Banana Crumble
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
The Banana Crumble is a classic dessert that combines sweet, ripe bananas with a rich, buttery crumble topping, offering a delightful contrast of textures. The inclusion of toasted pecans adds a nutty crunch that pairs wonderfully with the softness of the baked bananas, making each bite a blend of flavors that dance on the palate. Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly comforting treat.
Ingredients
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 dark brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 medium bananas, cut into chunks about an inch long
Serve with:
Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Topping
Instructions
For the Topping:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, and butter. Work the mixture with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in toasted pecans. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
For the Filling:
In a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, about 3 minutes. Mix in cinnamon and salt. Carefully add orange juice (it may splatter), and cook for about one minute until slightly thickened.
Gently toss in banana chunks until coated. Spread evenly in the skillet. Remove from heat, sprinkle the crumble topping over the bananas.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350