Tropical Banana Compote

Name: Tropical Banana Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 medium firm bananas; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; Maraschino cherries or strawberries, optional

Don't limit your use of bananas to the cereal bowl. Instead, send your taste buds on a "trip" to the tropics with this special speedy dessert. Bananas are available in every season...so this is bound to become a favorite all year-round.

Ingredients

3 medium firm bananas
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Maraschino cherries or strawberries, optional

Directions

Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then cut widthwise into quarters. Arrange in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
In a saucepan, combine orange juice, butter and brown sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Pour over the bananas.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Spoon into individual serving dishes; sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with cherries or strawberries if desired.