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Banana Crumble

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A warm, comforting dessert featuring tender banana chunks in a buttery orange-cinnamon sauce, topped with a crunchy oat-and-pecan crumble — perfect served with ice cream or whipped cream.

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 ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

6 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks

To Serve: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch cast-iron or oven-safe skillet.
  2. Make the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, and cold cubed butter. Use your fingers to blend until crumbly, then stir in toasted pecans. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  3. Make the Filling: In the skillet over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in brown sugar and cook for about 3 minutes until dissolved and glossy. Add cinnamon and salt, then carefully pour in orange juice. Cook about 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
  4. Add banana chunks to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce. Spread evenly across the skillet.
  5. Sprinkle the chilled topping evenly over the bananas.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Remove from oven and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming mushy.

Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.

Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or a pinch of cloves for extra spice.

For a tropical twist, mix 1/2 cup shredded coconut into the topping.

Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend in the topping.

Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.

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