Irresistible Brazilian Banana Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• Brown sugar measuring 3 tablespoons
• Water in a quantity of half a cup
• 10 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
• Whole wheat flour totaling 2 cups
• Toasted wheat germ amounting to 2 cups
• Rolled oats in a quantity of 3 cups
• Brown sugar packed tightly within 1 cup
• Light margarine totaling 1 cup
• Cinnamon measured at 1 tablespoon

Step 1

To begin making this delectable dish, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Next, add a touch of sweetness by generously sprinkling 3 tablespoons of brown sugar onto the base of a small saucepan or skillet. Allow the sugar to melt over medium heat, then mix in water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Heat the mixture until it reaches a temperature between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when taken out and placed on a flat surface. Carefully pour this syrup into a round baking dish or deep dish pie plate, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly.

Step 3

Now, it's time to layer on the bananas atop the luscious melted sugar. In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, wheat germ, oats, and 1 cup of brown sugar. With your hands, work in the margarine by pinching it into small pieces to create a crumbly dough. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the bananas in the dish, gently patting it down. Layer the remaining bananas on top and generously sprinkle about half of the cinnamon. Spread the rest of the dough over the bananas, patting the pie smooth. Finish by sprinkling the remaining cinnamon over the top.

Step 4

Pop your creation into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the pie topping is beautifully toasted and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Enjoy this delightful treat warm or at room temperature!