Brazilian Baked Bananas

Desserts made of cooked bananas are popular all over the world. This version from Brazil, where bananas are a major crop, is a great desset for lunch or dinner.

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  medium bananas, firm and ripe
• 2  cinnamon sticks
•  rind of one lime, cut into thin strips
• 1⁄3 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

1. In a shallow microwavable glass baking dish or pie plate, mix butter, brown sugar and lemon juice. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir well.
2. Peel bananas and cut them in half crosswise. Slice each lengthwise. Arrange 8 pieces in a single layer in the sugar mixture, turning them over once to coat. Put cinnamon sticks and lime peel around the banana pieces.'.
3. Microwave on HIGH, uncovered for 2 minutes. Baste the bananas with the sauce. Microwave on HIGH for 1 or 2 more minutes, or until the bananas are soft.
4. Let stand for 3 minutes.
5. Garnish with coconut and serve warm with the sauce.