Caramelized Banana Cinnamon Skillet Crisp
Bananas caramelized in brown sugar and butter, topped with a crisp oat-cinnamon crumble, make this campfire skillet dessert a comforting finish to any outdoor meal. It’s warm, gooey, and deliciously spiced.
Equipment
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe bananas sliced lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup pecans roughly chopped
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet over medium campfire heat.
- Add sliced bananas cut side down and sprinkle with half the brown sugar. Cook 2–3 minutes until caramelized, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- In a bowl, combine oats, flour, chopped pecans, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter with your fingers until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the bananas in the skillet.
- Cover loosely with foil and cook for 10–12 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve warm straight from the skillet.
Notes
Cooking over steady coals ensures even crisping. Foil helps trap heat for the crumble to bake through without burning. Serve with a scoop of camp ice cream if available.