Broiled Bananas à la Mode

 

12 servings

• 2 jars (12 ounces each) apricot preserves
• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ teaspoon rum extract or vanilla extract
• 12 medium firm bananas, peeled
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 quart peach, vanilla or strawberry ice cream

1. In a small saucepan, heat preserves over medium heat until warmed ; remove from the heat and stir in orange juice and extract.
2. Halve the bananas lengthwise ; cut widthwise into thirds.
3. Arrange cut side down in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x1-in, baking pan ; drizzle with apricot sauce and sprinkle with coconut.
4. Broil 4-in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until coconut is lightly toasted.
5. Serve woth ice cream.

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