Banana Splits With Pineapple Brown Sugar Topping

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   Combine the pineapple with juice, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.

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   Cook over a medium heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the juice is reduced somewhat, about 3 minutes.

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   Set aside to cool slightly.

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   Cut the bananas in half crosswise.

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   Cut each banana half lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.

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   Split the banana halves open and place each one on a small dessert plate.

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   Top each banana with a scoop of ice cream then about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the warm pineapple mixture.

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   Top each with a mint leaf, if using, and serve.

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   Calories 165; Total Fat 2 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 0.4 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 2.5 g; Carb 38 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 9 mg; Sodium 26 mg

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    Excellent source of: Vitamin C, Manganese

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    Good source of: Vitamin B6, Potassium

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.