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Baked Bananas

4 bananas, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
6 tablespoons apricot or peach preserves
2 tablespoons rum, brandy or water
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons butterPlace two banana halves on pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them with. Mix the preserves and the rum together and spoon over the bananas. Sprinkle with chopped mint and lemon zest, and dot each banana with butter. Wrap in the foil and bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes.Serve hot or warm.Serves 4.

Baked caramel apples
Baked Caramel Apples8 cooking apples10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter2/3 cup light muscovado sugar or light brown sugar1 cup Calvados or applejackJuice of 1 lemon1/2 cup light creamPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Core the apples a (Upload by user)

Chocolate chip pears
Chocolate Chip Pears4 pears2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 cup miniature semi sweet chocolate piecesCore pears from the bottom end, leaving the stems intact. Using a vegetable peeler, peel strips at 1/2 inch intervals, s (Upload by user)

Gingered pineapple
Gingered Pineapple1 cup sour cream1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger1 large fresh, ripe pineappleStir together sour cream and honey in small bowl; stir in crystallized ginger. Set aside.Cut pineapple from the bottom through the crown, (Upload by user)

Mango special
Mango SpecialPut half a ripe mango in each sherbet glass. Top with pineapple sherbet and fill glasses with chilled champagne. (Upload by user)

Mangoes with cream
Mangoes with Cream1 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar1 (1/2 inch) cinnamon stick3 mangoes, peeled, thickly sliced lengthwise1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup whipping cream1/4 cup rumPut water, half the sugar and cinnamon stick into a heavy saucepan. Bring (Upload by user)

Melon basket
Melon BasketuFruit/u1 watermelon1 cantaloupe1 honeydew melonSo that the watermelon will sit steadily, cut a very thin slice off its least attractive side. Lay the watermelon on this cut side, then slice about 1/4 to 1/3 of the melon off the top. Set the piece aside (Upload by user)

Brandied pineapple
Brandied PineappleSimmer 4 pineapple slices in a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons brandy and 1 cinnamon stick for 10 minutes. Chill.Cut into chunks, if desired, and serve as a fruit accompaniment with ham, pork or chicken. (Upload by user)

New orleans strawberries
New Orleans StrawberriesFlavor desired8 ounces sour cream1 quart fresh, cleaned strawberriesDark brown sugarStir one of the desired flavors into sour cream.To serve, place sour cream, sugar and strawberries in individual serving bowls. With a fork or wooden pick (Upload by user)

Oranges and vanilla
Oranges and Vanilla5 navel oranges2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons granulated sugarWith a sharp knife, pare all peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges in half from navel to stem end. Pull away any white pith in center. Cut halves crosswise in thin slices. Pu (Upload by user)

Orange baskets
Orange Baskets6 large navel oranges2 slices canned pineapple2 ripe bananas1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup strawberries, sliced1 cup whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners� sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract6 large strawberriesWash oranges; dry well. (Upload by user)
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Papaya
Papaya1 ripe papaya, slightly soft to the touch2 to 4 wedges of Mexican limeCut the papaya in half or quarters, lengthwise. Remove all the black seeds with a spoon and discard them. Put each piece of papaya on a separate plate with a wedge of lime near it. Squeeze some lime ju (Upload by user)
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Red-hot apples
Red Hot ApplesThis is a real comfort food.4 tart apples, such as Granny Smith2 cups water1 1/4 cups cinnamon red hot candiesJuice and zest of 1 lemon1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegPeel, core and quarte (Upload by user)
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Baked apples
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Rummy pineapple with vanilla ice cream
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Rummy plantains
Rummy Plantains3 plantains, cut into 3 inch pieces3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup brown sugar or honey1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup Puerto Rican rumSaut? the plantains in butter until they are golden. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 5 minutes. (Upload by user)
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Shimmering fresh fruit
Shimmering Fresh Fruit1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cornstarc/4 teaspoon mace1 cup cold waterMix all ingredients in a large skillet. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Slice 1 orange and heat in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice 1 pint strawberries and 2 (Upload by user)
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