Bananas Caribbean Recipe

Ingredients for Bananas Caribbean

• 4 ripe bananas
• Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Sherry Wine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Light Rum

How to Make Bananas Caribbean

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Peel 4 ripe bananas and cut them in half lengthwise. Place them in a buttered 8x8 inch baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons sherry.
4. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
5. Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the bananas in the baking dish.
6. Dot the bananas with 2 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bananas are tender and caramelized, basting once or twice during baking.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
9. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of dark rum (optional) over the bananas before serving.
10. Serve warm, as is, or with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream.