Yummy Bananas

1. 1

   Place the sugar, butter, vanilla bean if using and ginger in a 10-inch pie plate or quiche dish.

2. 2

   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.

3. 3

   Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt microwave oven for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Prick the plastic to release steam.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and uncover.

6. 6

   Remove the vanilla bean and ginger and stir in the orange juice.

7. 7

   If using vanilla extract, add it now.

8. 8

   Arrange the bananas in the dish, pinwheel fashion, and spoon over the sauce.

9. 9

   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap and cook for 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Prick the plastic to release steam.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven, uncover and serve warm over ice cream or with whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.