Apple & Banana Aside
Submitted by Kimber69
Unusual baked apple and banana casserole with buttery crumble topping that works as a warm fruit side dish or easy dessert with vanilla ice cream.
YIELD
1 batchPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minThis quirky casserole sits somewhere between side dish and dessert, combining caramelized apples and bananas under a brown sugar crumble.
Lemon juice keeps the bananas from browning and adds brightness, while butter and sugar melt into the fruit creating a jammy, sweet layer.
The crumbly topping bakes golden and crisp, contrasting with the soft fruit beneath.
Serve it warm alongside roasted pork or ham for Sunday dinner, or top with vanilla ice cream for an easy weeknight dessert.
Pro Tips
- Scale easily: Follow the 1 banana + 1 apple per 2 people ratio to adjust for any crowd size
- Don’t skip lemon juice: It prevents bananas from turning brown and balances sweetness
- Layer evenly: Distribute fruit in even layers so everything cooks at the same rate
- Crumbly, not smooth: Mix topping just until it forms clumps; overmixing makes it dense
Variations
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for nutty crunch
- Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg for warming spice notes
- Use coconut oil instead of butter and add shredded coconut to the topping for tropical vibes
Ingredients
Directions
Note: Use about 1 banana and 1 apple for each two diners to increase recipe. Do not decrease.
In a buttered casserole, arrange a layer of apple slices and banana slices.
Drizzle with lemon juice, dot with butter and sprinkle with a little sugar. Make another layer of fruit.
Cream together (until crumbly) the topping ingredients; sprinkle over fruit mixture.
Bake at 325℉ (160℃). for 30 to 40 minutes.
Nice side dish to meal or as a dessert with vanilla ice cream.
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