Description
A luscious Banoffee Crumble combining ripe bananas, rich caramel, and a buttery nutmeg-spiced crumble topping baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dessert features layers of sliced bananas topped with smooth caramel and a crisp, golden crumble, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Banana Layer
- 4-6 bananas (depending on size), sliced lengthways
Caramel Layer
- 397 g (14 oz) tin of carnation caramel (or homemade caramel if preferred)
Crumble Topping
- 180 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 90 g (¼ cup + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, cubed
- 60 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) soft light brown sugar
- 0.25 tsp grated nutmeg (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the crumble.
- Prepare Banana Layers: Slice the bananas lengthwise into pieces of equal thickness. Layer them evenly at the bottom of your pie dish, ideally in two layers, to ensure every bite is packed with banana flavor.
- Add Caramel: Spread the carnation caramel evenly over the banana layers, smoothing the top to create an even surface for the crumble topping. The caramel will melt into the bananas during baking.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and grated nutmeg. Add the cubed butter and rub it in using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Top with Crumble: Evenly spread the crumble mixture over the caramel layer, making sure it covers all edges of the pie dish for crispness all around.
- Bake: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and caramel is bubbling at the edges.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the crumble from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the caramel to set slightly as it is very hot. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the carnation caramel with homemade caramel for a more natural flavor.
- Slicing bananas lengthwise enhances the banana texture and appearance when serving, but discs work well too.
- Grated nutmeg adds a subtle warmth and aromatic touch to the crumble topping; adjust according to taste.
- Allow the crumble to cool slightly before serving to avoid burns from hot caramel.
- This dessert is best eaten on the day it is made for optimal freshness and texture.
