Pacific Island Baked Papaya Dessert Recipes

BAKED PAPAYA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 deg F.
• Peel the papayas, split them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Arrange the prepared papayas, cut side up, in a large baking dish filled with approximately 1/2 inch of water.
• Place one piece of vanilla bean, 1 tsp butter and 2 teaspoons brown sugar in the center of each papaya half.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.

PACIFIC ISLAND - BAKED PAPAYA DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Place the papayas, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the sugar and add the water.
• Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 1½ hours, or until the papayas are tender but still keep their shape.
• Every half hour, pull out the oven rack and baste the papayas with the liquid from the dish.
• For the last 5 minutes of baking raise the heat to 400°F and bake until the syrup gets thick and becomes the color of caramel.
• Turn off the heat and pour the coconut milk into the center of the papayas.
• Leave the papayas in the oven until the milk gets warm, about 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve cold, they are good either way.