Baked Bananas

• 4 bananas, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
• 6 Tbs (45 ml) apricot or peach preserves
• 2 Tbs (30 ml) rum, brandy, or water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh mint
• 2 tsp (10 ml) grated lemon zest
• 4 tsp (20 ml) butter

Place two banana halves on pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap them with. Mix the preserves and the rum together and spoon over the bananas. Sprinkle with chopped mint and lemon zest, and dot each banana with butter. Wrap in the foil and bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 10 minutes. Serve hot or warm. Serves 4.