Sweet Cinnamon Baked Banana den Forno Recipe

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise, then cut them crosswise to create four equal-sized pieces per banana.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, fresh lime juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Arrange the banana pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are snug but not overlapping.

Pour the brown sugar and butter mixture evenly over the bananas, using a pastry brush or spoon to coat each piece thoroughly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling vigorously and the bananas are tender when pierced with a fork.

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes; the sauce will thicken slightly as it rests.

Spoon the warm caramelized bananas and their glaze over vanilla ice cream or pound cake, and serve immediately while still warm.