Monkey Food

Ingredients

• 8 bananas
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons Curacao (optional) or apricot brandy (optional)

Garnish

• shredded coconut (optional)
• chopped peanuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut 8 bananas in half lengthwise and then crosswise.

2. 2

   Blend the sugar and cinnamon together and dip bananas in the mixture until coated.

3. 3

   Place the four quarters cut side down, side by side, in a 9-inch round or square ovenproof dish.

4. 4

   Mix orange juice and liqueur, if using, and pour over bananas. Bake at 350' for 20 minutes, basting with the juice if it looks dry.

5. 5

   Garnish if desired and serve hot.