This recipe comes from an estate sale. The family collection was purchased in Duncanville, TX in 1987. Posted for ZWT5.
Ingredients: [‘firm bananas’, ‘unsalted butter’, ‘lemon’, ‘oranges’, ‘dark brown sugar’, ‘dark rum’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“8 firm bananas”,”1/2 cup unsalted butter”,”1 lemon (juice of, and grated rind)”,”2 oranges (juice of and grated rind)”,”1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar”,”1/2 cup dark rum”]
Number of Servings: 4
Steps: [‘Add butter and rinds to a heavy skillet and melt over low heat, stirring well.’, ‘Add some of the sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth.’, ‘Add juices and continue cooking. Add the remaining sugar and cook until it melts and blends with the other ingredients.’, ‘Add rum a little at a time and bring to a slow boil. Peel the bananas and poach in the sauce turning frequently.’, ‘Cook about 5 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.’]