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Caramelized Banana Crumble Skillet

A rustic, cozy dessert with gooey caramelized bananas and a crisp, golden crumble topping — perfect for serving straight from your skillet.

By Linda Bailey
Caramelized Banana Crumble Skillet
10 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 Tbsp melted vegan butter or coconut oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat + Prep Your Skillet

    Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease or line your cast iron skillet with parchment.

  2. 2
    Make the Crumble Topping

    In a bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla. Stir until clumpy. Set aside.

  3. 3
    Coat the Bananas

    Add sliced bananas to a bowl and sprinkle with brown sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and flour. Gently toss until bananas are evenly coated.

  4. 4
    Layer the Skillet

    Spoon the bananas into an even layer in the bottom of the skillet. Pour the crumble evenly over the banana mixture.

  5. 5
    Add the Sugar Topping

    Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the top to give a crispy, caramelized finish.

  6. 6
    Bake

    Bake 20–25 minutes until the topping is golden and the edges are bubbling.

  7. 7
    Optional Broil

    For extra crispiness, broil 1–2 minutes, watching closely.