BANANA CRISP

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Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium bananas
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter, melted, divided
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c quick-cooking oats
1/4 c chopped walnuts
1/4 c light brown sugar, firmly packed
vanilla ice cream
cinnamon

Steps:

1. Peel and slice the bananas. Divide the slices evenly among 4 ungreased 6-ounce ramekins or souffle dishes.
2. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. melted butter and the lemon juice. Mix well. Drizzle the butter mixture over the bananas in each ramekin.
3. In a small bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, brown sugar and the remaining melted butter. Mix well. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the bananas.
4. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven until the bananas are hot and the topping is bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm with the ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
5. SOME VARIATIONS: For a tropical taste, use lime juice instead of lemon juice and add 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger. Substitute unsweetened coconut for the walnuts. Add 1/4 tsp. ground cloves to the butter and lemon juice mixture. The flavor of the spice is utterly delicious in this dessert!