Peachy Banana Splits Recipe

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THIS is a simple yet perfect ending to a meal for two on a summer's evening. Whenever I make this dessert, I'm reminded of my childhood, when my favorite treat at the soda fountain was a huge banana split. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

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Peachy Banana Splits Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 small firm bananas, halved lengthwise
2 scoops each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream
4 maraschino cherries with stems

Directions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown coconut in butter. Remove coconut with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add peaches, brown sugar and cinnamon to skillet; cook and stir over low heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, place bananas in two shallow bowls. Top with ice cream. Spoon peach sauce over ice cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with cherries. Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Peachy Banana Splits in Reminisce May/June 1999, p49