Carla's Baked Bananas

Carla's Baked Bananas
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    75

Indulge in the simple elegance of Baked Bananas, where the natural sweetness of ripe bananas meets a velvety sauce infused with a whisper of nutmeg. This effortless dessert transforms humble ingredients into a comforting and delightful experience, perfect for a spontaneous treat or a cozy ending to any meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    22 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and sugar until well combined. Gradually stir in water, ensuring a smooth consistency. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Peel bananas and arrange them snugly in a casserole dish. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the bananas, ensuring they are well coated. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the bananas are tender and the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

For an even richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
A splash of rum or bourbon added to the sauce elevates the flavor profile.
Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm to prevent them from becoming overly mushy during baking.
For a delightful variation, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the bananas before baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 25 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Noemie Hoeger

    The nutmeg adds a lovely warmth to the dish.

  • Brad Gibson

    I added a little rum to the sauce, as suggested, and it was amazing!

  • Alberto Senger

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loved it.

  • Asia Oconnell

    A perfect dessert for a weeknight when you don't have much time.

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