4 bananas, firm
2 lemons, grated rind & juice
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup butter (or marg.), melted
Directions
Cut bananas in half lengthwise; place cut side down in a buttered
baking dish. Brush bananas with lemon juice; sprinkle wiht grated
lemon juice; sprinkle with grated lemon rind and brown sugar. Drizzle
with butter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm as a side dish
with meat, or as a dessert plain or with ice cream.
SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1977. Typed for you by
Nancy Coleman.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Banana; Fruit
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