BANANAS GHANA

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OH How simple this is and yet fit for a Queen or King and their court!!! Simple and decadent at the same time, for adults and children alike. A lovely, light, dessert to end any meal whether in Africa, USA, or any other country. Lovely! Adopted from the U of Penn African cookbook

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium bananas, in half lengthwise and then crosswise
1/4 cup sugar, and
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup orange, julce with
3 tablespoons Curacao or 3 tablespoons apricot brandy, or
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 tablespoons shredded coconut or 4 tablespoons chopped peanuts
4 ounces sweetened sour cream
brown sugar, as a garnish

Steps:

  • Cut 8 medium BANANAS in half lengthwise and then crosswise.
  • Blend: 1/4 cup SUGAR and
  • 1 teaspoons CINNAMON and
  • Dip the bananas in this mixture until coated.
  • Place the four quarters cut side down, side by side, in a 9-inch round or square ovenproof dish.
  • Blend: 1 cup ORANGE JUlCE with
  • 3 Tbs. CURACAO or APRICOT BRANDY.
  • Pour juice over all the bananas.
  • Bake at 350' for 20 minutes, basting with the juice if required.
  • Sprinkle 4 Tbs. SHREDDED COCONUT or CHOPPED PEANUTS over the top.
  • Serve piping hot directly from baking dish.
  • Pass a bowl of SWEETENED SOUR CREAM (use brown sugar) as a garnish.

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