Brazilian recipe
Quick Banana Pie (Torta de banana)
A timeless and effortless banana pie, featuring layered fruit and a golden, caramelized topping.
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Ingredients
6 to 8 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup seedless raisins
Ground cinnamon to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
120 g melted margarine
3 whole eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local public market (palengke) or supermarket produce section. For the best result, use ripe saba bananas, which are the local standard for cooked banana dishes in the Philippines.
Preparation method
- Grease a 25 cm by 4.5 cm round baking pan.
- Arrange the sliced bananas to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Distribute the raisins evenly over the bananas.
- Dust with ground cinnamon to taste and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Spread this dry mixture uniformly over the prepared pan.
- Drizzle the melted margarine over the entire surface.
- Pour the beaten eggs and sugar mixture over the top to cover the assembly.
- Bake in a low-temperature oven for approximately 40 minutes.
Observations
This recipe is a Brazilian classic, cherished for its simplicity and the comforting, aromatic blend of banana and cinnamon. It is a staple for afternoon tea or merienda.
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