C.14 Additional recipes

C.14.1 Orange baked bananas

  1. Mix in a saucepan 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and a few grains salt.
  2. Add gradually, blending in 3/4 cup boiling water.
  3. Bring rapidly to boiling and cook about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and blend in 11 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons butter.
  5. Peel and cut into halves lengthwise 6 bananas with all-yellow or green-tipped peel.
  6. Arrange halves cut side down in baking dish and brush with about 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over bananas and then pour the orange sauce over bananas.
  8. Bake at 375 F for 10 to 20 minutes.