baked bananas calypso style

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on May 30, 2013

This is another Caribbean dessert to try out for your next party or get together. It's simple and very easy.This is very similar to bananas foster with a calypso beat.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 3 medium bananas,medium ripe
  • 2 sticks cinnamon 3-inch sticks, broken into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup dry red or white wine
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • - vanilla ice cream or light cream

How To Make baked bananas calypso style

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375^. Lightly spray or grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Step 2
    Combine sugars on a sheet of waxed paper, mixing well.(I like to put it through my sifter.) Peel bananas; roll in half of the sugar mixture, coating well. Place in prepared baking pan, pierce bananas all over with the cinnamon stick pieces; sprinkle with wine, then with the remaining sugar mixture and ground cinnamon. Dot with pieces of butter.
  • Step 3
    Bake uncovered and basting occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender. --- Before serving , remove cinnamon pieces; cut each banana in half, Serve slightly warm with ice cream or cream.

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