Banana Sauce Recipe

Indulge in Grandma's legendary Banana Sauce, a beloved birthday tradition! This creamy, dreamy sauce perfectly complements yellow cake, creating a supreme dessert experience. This treasured recipe, passed down from "Cooking with Carol: A Taste of the Past," is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to relive those special birthday memories with every spoonful!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 338.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Sauce

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How to Make Banana Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch until well combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of boiling water, ensuring no lumps form. Stir continuously.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes translucent.
  4. Gently stir in 2 ripe, mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
  5. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced bananas and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite yellow cake or dessert. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

242g

Fat

18g

Carbs

24g