Bananas Caribbean


Posted for zwt. Adapted from the new york times cookbook.

Steps


Preheat oven to 450 degrees f.
Peel the bananas , split them in half lengthwise , then place them in a buttered baking dish.
Combine the sugar , orange juice , nutmeg , cinnamon and sherry in a saucepan.
Heat until sugar is dissolved , then pour over the bananas.
Dot with butter.
Bake bananas for 10 to 15 minutes , or until the bananas are tender.
Baste them once or twice during baking.
Remove from oven.
Sprinkle with the rum before serving.
Serve as-is , or with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream.

Ingredients


bananas, brown sugar, orange juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, sherry wine, butter, light rum