• Source: The Emeril Lagasse Show: Episode 5 - Bam for your Buck
• Dish Type: Dessert
• Occasion: Any

Bananas and Brown Sugar En Papillote

Ingredients

• 4 pieces parchment paper
• 4 bananas, each cut in half the long way and then in half the short way
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 4 teaspoons chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Fold the sheets of parchment in half and cut out a half heart shape along the crease, creating a heart shape when unfolded. Unfold the hearts and stuff them each with 4 pieces of banana. Sprinkle with lemon and orange juice and zest. Top each with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of grated ginger. Fold the edges back together, creating a half-heart-shaped pouch, and seal the edge by crimping and rolling it over itself. Place papillote on sheet pan and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until well heated through. To serve, open packet by slicing or cutting open with scissors at the table for a beautiful presentation.

Yield: 4 servings