Ingredients for Baked Bananas With Maple Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- Light Brown Sugar
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Ground Allspice
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
- Sweetened Flaked Coconut
- Vanilla Ice Cream
How to Make Baked Bananas With Maple Sauce
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter a 9x9x2-inch baking pan.
- In the prepared pan, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, lime juice, and allspice until well combined.
- Arrange banana slices in the pan, cut-side up, ensuring they are evenly coated with the maple mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly over the bananas.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Carefully flip the bananas and baste with the maple mixture.
- Continue baking for another 6-8 minutes, or until bananas are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
113g
Fat
23g
Carbs
14g
