Sous Vide Banana Caramel Sauce: Temperature & Time Guide
Banana caramel is the underrated dessert sauce. Sous vide extracts maximum banana flavor into a rich, pourable caramel.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Seal very ripe bananas with brown sugar, butter, and a splash of rum or vanilla. 2) Cook at 180°F for 1 hour. 3) Blend until smooth. 4) Reduce in a pan if you want it thicker. 5) Serve over ice cream, pancakes, or in a banana old fashioned.
FAQ
What temperature for the bananas?
180°F (82°C) for 1 hour — deeply concentrated flavor.
How do I make it thicker?
Simmer it in a pan to reduce, or add a touch of cornstarch slurry.
Does it taste like banana bread?
Close — sweet, caramelized, intensely banana.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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