Honey Banana Punch Recipe

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Here's a great punch recipe I got from a beekeeper's association. The mix of banana, pineapple and citrus gives it a light sunny flavor. With its pretty honey color, it makes an elegant beverage for weddings and other special events.

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Honey Banana Punch Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + freezing

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups thawed orange juice concentrate
5 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
2 cups water
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix
4 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions

In a blender, combine orange juice concentrate and bananas; cover and process until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl; add the pineapple juice, water, honey, sugar and soft drink mix. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into two 2-qt. freezer containers. Cover and freeze until mixture is slushy.
To serve, transfer each portion of fruit slush to a large pitcher. Add 2 liters of soda to each pitcher; stir to blend. Yield: 7-1/2 gallons (30 1-cup servings).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 176 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Honey Banana Punch in Country Woman May/June 2003, p31

Banana Basics

Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.