Banana Punch

Submitted by seesko

"This is a great brunch punch. Proabably would be gerat for most any party. From Taste of Home. Prep time does not include freezing time."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 10 quarts

ingredients

• 6 medium ripe bananas
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 3⁄4 cup lemonade concentrate
• 3 cups warm water, divided
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled
• 3 (2 liter) bottles carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled
• orange slice (optional)

directions

1. In a blender or food processor, cover and process the bananas, orange juice and lemonade until smooth. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Add 1-1/2 cups warm water and 1 cup sugar to blender; blend until smooth. Place in a large freezer container. Repeat with remaining banana mixture, water and sugar; add to container. Cover and freeze until solid.
2. One hour before serving, remove punch base from freezer. Just before serving, place in a large punch bowl. Add pineapple juice and soda; stir until well blended. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Yield: 60-70 servings (10 quarts).