BANANA BROWN BETTY

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At home in Bremen, Indiana, Kathleen Starcevich recalls that her three kids used to "go bananas" over this delicious, down-home dessert flavored with a sunny splash of orange juice, brown sugar, bananas and cinnamon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orange juice, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
6 small firm bananas, cut into chunks
6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
TOPPING:
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until light caramel in color, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add bananas and stir gently to combine. , Spoon half of banana mixture into six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon bread crumbs. Top with remaining banana mixture. Spoon 2 tablespoons remaining orange juice over each. , In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over bananas. , Place ramekins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Jacki Grant
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I highly recommend it!


Sibabalwe Ciya
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my serving of banana brown betty. It was the perfect finishing touch!


Md Sakhuat Hosen
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I made this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free bread crumbs. It turned out just as delicious as the regular version.


Maihan Maheen
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dessert. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ogunba Oluwaseun
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I loved this dish. The apples and spices really balance out the banana flavor.


Carli Badillo
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This dish is so comforting and nostalgic. It reminds me of my childhood.


Sheik sab Shehryar
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I've never made banana brown betty before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out perfectly and I'll definitely be making it again.


Topor Miya
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This is a great recipe for using up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas on hand that are about to go bad, so this is a perfect way to use them up.


Erfan Adill
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mario Villarreal
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This dish is perfect for a fall dessert. The warm spices and apples really evoke the season.


NICHODEMUS BUSHFIRE
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I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the bread crumb topping for extra flavor.


creesteena Gurung
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat bread crumbs. It makes the dish a bit healthier and heartier.


Christabel Mtamira
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This is my go-to recipe for banana brown betty. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Brian Durbin
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of bananas, apples, and bread crumbs is divine.


Srslan Jutt
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This banana brown betty was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious, homey flavor. The bananas and apples were perfectly complemented by the brown sugar and spices.