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Bananas Foster on the Big Green Egg | Backyard Smoke Show
Sometimes the best desserts are the simplest ones. Bananas Foster on the Big Green Egg takes just a handful of ingredients and turns them into a warm, caramelized dessert that is perfect for finishing a backyard meal.
Fresh bananas are brushed with a buttery brown sugar sauce seasoned with Lane's Homemade Apple Pie Seasoning, then grilled directly over the fire for just a couple of minutes. The high heat caramelizes the bananas while leaving the inside warm and tender.
Serve them over vanilla ice cream, spoon that warm caramel sauce over the top, and you have a dessert that looks impressive without adding a complicated final course to your cookout.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas = 4 servings
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon Lane's Homemade Apple Pie Seasoning
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
EGGcessories and Equipment
- Big Green Egg
- Small cast iron saucepot
- Basting brush
- Tongs or spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Set Up the Big Green Egg
Set your Big Green Egg for direct grilling at 450°F and allow the temperature to stabilize.
This recipe cooks quickly, so have your bananas, sauce ingredients, and grilling tools ready before you begin.
2. Start the Caramel Sauce
Place the butter in a small cast iron saucepot and set it on the cooking grid.
Allow the butter to melt completely.
3. Build the Sauce
Once the butter has melted, add the vanilla, Lane's Homemade Apple Pie Seasoning, and brown sugar.
Stir everything together and let the ingredients warm until the brown sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture develops into a rich caramel-style sauce.
4. Prepare the Bananas
Slice each banana in half lengthwise while keeping the peel intact.
Leaving the peel on helps the bananas hold their shape while they cook over direct heat.
5. Brush with Caramel
Using a basting brush, generously coat the exposed side of each banana with the warm caramel mixture.
Make sure the sauce reaches the entire cut surface so it can caramelize against the hot cooking grid.
6. Grill the Bananas
Place the bananas directly on the cooking grid with the cut side down.
Grill for about 1 minute, then carefully flip and cook for another 1 minute on the peel side.
You are looking for light caramelization and grill marks without allowing the bananas to become overly soft.
7. Rest
Remove the bananas from the Big Green Egg and let them rest for about 1 minute.
This lets them cool slightly and makes peeling easier.
8. Serve with Ice Cream
Carefully remove the warm bananas from their peels and place them over scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Spoon the remaining warm caramel sauce over everything and serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm. Overripe bananas can become too soft on the grill.
- Keep the peel intact while grilling to help the bananas hold their shape.
- Have everything ready before the bananas hit the Egg because they only need about 2 minutes to cook.
- Watch the brown sugar sauce carefully. Sugar can burn quickly over high heat.
- Use a cast iron saucepot so you can prepare the caramel directly on the Big Green Egg.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts before serving if you want a little crunch.
- Serve immediately over cold vanilla ice cream for the best combination of warm caramel, grilled banana, and creamy ice cream.
Final Thoughts
Bananas Foster on the Big Green Egg proves you don't need a long ingredient list or complicated technique to make an unforgettable grilled dessert.
The hot cooking grid caramelizes the bananas in minutes, while butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and Lane's Homemade Apple Pie Seasoning create a warm sauce that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream.
It is quick enough to make after a weeknight dinner and impressive enough to serve at your next backyard gathering. Keep the Egg hot after the main course, grab a few bananas, and finish the night with something sweet.
