Pacific Island - Baked Papaya Dessert

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F

2. 2

   Place the papayas, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with the sugar and add the water.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 11/2 hours, or until the papayas are tender but still keep their shape.

5. 5

   Every half hour, pull out the oven rack and baste the papayas with the liquid from the dish.

6. 6

   For the last 5 minutes of baking raise the heat to 400u00b0F and bake until the syrup gets thick and becomes the color of caramel.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat and pour the coconut milk into the center of the papayas.

8. 8

   Leave the papayas in the oven until the milk gets warm, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve cold, they are good either way.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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