BRAZILIAN BAKED BANANAS

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Desserts made of cooked bananas are popular all over the world. This version from Brazil, where bananas are a major crop, is a great desset for lunch or dinner.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium bananas, firm and ripe
2 cinnamon sticks
rind of one lime, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a shallow microwavable glass baking dish or pie plate, mix butter, brown sugar and lemon juice. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir well.
  • Peel bananas and cut them in half crosswise. Slice each lengthwise. Arrange 8 pieces in a single layer in the sugar mixture, turning them over once to coat. Put cinnamon sticks and lime peel around the banana pieces.'.
  • Microwave on HIGH, uncovered for 2 minutes. Baste the bananas with the sauce. Microwave on HIGH for 1 or 2 more minutes, or until the bananas are soft.
  • Let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with coconut and serve warm with the sauce.

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