Sure, let’s embark on a delightful culinary adventure to create a scrumptious dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more! 🍌 Introducing the heavenly “Baked Bananas with Maple Sauce” – a delectable treat perfect for those moments when you have a surplus of bananas but crave something different from the usual banana pudding fare. 🍨
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to create the perfect baking environment for our delightful dessert.
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Prepare the baking pan: Butter a 9x9x2-inch square baking pan generously, ensuring all sides are coated with the luscious buttery goodness. Place the pan in the preheated oven to melt the butter to a tantalizing golden hue. Once melted, carefully remove the pan from the oven, ensuring not to burn yourself in the process.
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Create the Maple Sauce: In a bowl, combine the maple syrup, light brown sugar, fresh lime juice, and ground allspice. Stir vigorously until all the ingredients are well incorporated, forming a velvety smooth sauce that will elevate the flavor profile of our baked bananas to heavenly heights.
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Layer the ingredients: Now, it’s time to assemble our masterpiece! Place the ripe bananas on a clean cutting board and slice them in half lengthwise, revealing their creamy interiors. Arrange the banana halves in the prepared baking pan, cut side up, creating a symphony of sweet goodness ready to be baked to perfection. Sprinkle the sweetened flaked coconut generously over the bananas, adding a delightful crunch and tropical flair to our dessert creation.
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Bake to perfection: Slide the baking pan into the preheated oven and let our bananas bake for 12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together in perfect harmony. Halfway through the baking process, after 6 minutes, carefully turn the bananas over using a spatula, ensuring they are coated evenly with the tantalizing maple sauce. Don’t forget to baste the bananas generously with the remaining maple sauce, infusing them with an irresistible sweetness that will leave you craving for more.
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Serve and indulge: Once baked to golden perfection, remove the baking pan from the oven and marvel at the sight of our luscious baked bananas with maple sauce. To serve, carefully transfer the bananas to individual serving bowls, placing a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream atop each serving. Drizzle some of the remaining maple sauce over the ice cream and bananas, creating a masterpiece that is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Enjoy the divine flavors: Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in the irresistible allure of our Baked Bananas with Maple Sauce. With each spoonful, savor the harmonious blend of sweet bananas, caramelized maple sauce, and creamy vanilla ice cream, transporting your taste buds to dessert paradise.
So there you have it – a delightful recipe for Baked Bananas with Maple Sauce that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply craving a sweet treat, this dessert is guaranteed to be a hit every time! 🍌🍁
