Boiling builds syrup; baking finishes Banana den Forno with a lightly caramel edge.

Ripe sweet plantains work; cook longer so cinnamon baked banana dessert softens.

Cut sugar by a third—the bananas still sweeten Banana den Forno.

About 135°C for the short bake after the simmer.

Banana den Forno

Name: Banana den Forno
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 Banana; 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon; 3 tablespoons Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Sugar; 4 cups Water

By Chef Cannon

Banana den Forno is cinnamon baked banana dessert: peeled bananas simmered with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and water about 20 minutes, then baked at 275°F for 10 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. Do not rush the simmer or the syrup stays thin.

At a glance

Time: about 35 min · 4 servings · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 280 kcal

Ingredients

4 Banana
2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
3 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup Sugar
4 cups Water

Steps

Peal the bananas and boil them together with the cinnamon, vanilla extract, sugar and water for about 20 minutes. Bake the bananas in the oven at 275°F for 10 minutes. Serve with favorite ice cream.

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Time and temperature

Simmer ~20 min · oven 275°F / 135°C · bake 10 min

Nutrition

280 kcal · Protein 2 g · Fat 1 g · Carbs 68 g

1 banana with syrup (estimate)

Substitutes

White sugar → brown sugar
Vanilla extract → vanilla paste
Ice cream → yogurt
Ripe bananas → slightly firm for shape

Storage

Fridge in syrup 2 days. Reheat gently; fruit softens further.

FAQ

Why boil then bake?: Boiling builds syrup; baking finishes Banana den Forno with a lightly caramel edge.
Can I use plantains?: Ripe sweet plantains work; cook longer so cinnamon baked banana dessert softens.
Sugar too sweet?: Cut sugar by a third—the bananas still sweeten Banana den Forno.
Oven in Celsius?: About 135°C for the short bake after the simmer.