Apricot Baked Bananas Recipe
Ingredients
| Dried apricots | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 3/4 cup white port | ||
| 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind | ||
| Sugar | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Almond extract | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ripe bananas | 8 Small, peeled | |
| Sliced almonds | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), toasted | |
Directions
Place apricots in a bowl; add boiling water to cover.
Let stand 30 minutes; drain.
Place apricots in a small saucepan; add port and lemon rind.
Bring to a boil-reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
Place apricot mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor; top with cover, and process until pureed.
Add sugar, 3/4 cup water, and flavorings; pulse 2 or 3 times or until well blended.
Fold 8 (18- x 12-inch) sheets of aluminum foil in half crosswise.
Twist ends of each sheet to form a boat like packet.
Place 1 banana in each; drizzle apricot mixture evenly over bananas.
Fold tops of packets to seal securely.
Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Place packets on dessert plates; open packets, and sprinkle with almonds.
Let stand 30 minutes; drain.
Place apricots in a small saucepan; add port and lemon rind.
Bring to a boil-reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
Place apricot mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor; top with cover, and process until pureed.
Add sugar, 3/4 cup water, and flavorings; pulse 2 or 3 times or until well blended.
Fold 8 (18- x 12-inch) sheets of aluminum foil in half crosswise.
Twist ends of each sheet to form a boat like packet.
Place 1 banana in each; drizzle apricot mixture evenly over bananas.
Fold tops of packets to seal securely.
Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Place packets on dessert plates; open packets, and sprinkle with almonds.
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