*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           CREAMY BANANA PIE

Recipe By     : Rita Pribyl (Taste of Home Collector's Edition)
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies & Pastries

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      envelope      unflavored gelatin
    1/4  cup           cold water
    3/4  cup           sugar
    1/4  cup           cornstarch
    1/2  teaspoon      salt
  2 3/4  cups          milk
  4                    egg yolks -- beaten
  2      tablespoons   butter
  1      tablespoon    vanilla extract
  4      medium        firm bananas
  1      cup           heavy cream -- whipped
  1                    pastry shell (10 inches) -- baked
                       Juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
    1/2  cup           apple jelly

Soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar,
cornstarch and salt. Blend in the milk and egg yolks; cook over low heat,
stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Remove
from the heat; stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Stir in butter and
vanilla. Cover the surface of custard with plastic wrap and chill until no
longer warm. Slice 3 bananas; fold into custard with whipped cream. Spoon
into pie shell. Chill until set, about 4-5 hours. Shortly before serving
time, place lemon juice in a small bowl and slice the remaining banana into
it. melt jelly in a  saucepan over low heat. Drain banana; pat dry and
arrange on top of pie. Brush banana with the jelly. Sprinkle with grated
lemon peel. Serve immediately.

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