Carla’s Baked Bananas

Warm bananas covered in a rich sauce with a hint of nutmeg. This quick and easy dessert is a delightful treat any time of year! Ready to eat in just 20 minutes. This dish is best served the same day it is prepared. I typically use soft bananas and serve with ice cream.

Original recipe makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
7 ripe bananas

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    25 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together cornstarch and sugar. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Peel bananas, and place in a casserole dish. Drizzle sauce over bananas.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven for 12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal
Carbohydrates: 37.1 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Fat: 3.2 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Sodium: 70 mg