Spiced Banana Crumble
Ingredients
1 cup of brown sugar, packed6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of cloves
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
6 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons of coarse sugar (optional)
Panko Brown Sugar Topping:
1 cup of plain panko breadcrumbs1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1/3 cup of brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
6 tablespoons of butter, melted
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
You will also need a SIGNATUREseries Cast Iron Skillet.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until you achieve a texture similar to wet sand, then set aside.
- Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the skillet.
- Once the butter has melted, stir to combine the ingredients and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar has dissolved. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- Transfer half of the caramel into a heatproof bowl and set it aside.
- Add an even layer of 1-inch-thick sliced bananas into the skillet and drizzle the reserved caramel over the bananas.
- Top with the panko crumble mixture and sprinkle with some coarse sugar.
- Bake the banana crisp in a 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes or until the topping is lightly golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer the skillet onto a heatproof surface to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat!
