Question 1

How many layers should I make?

Accepted Answer

For the authentic Magnolia Bakery banana pudding recipe, you should have two layers. However, you can make more layers if you want. Try pudding, then cookies, then bananas three times, or mix it up and do the cookies or bananas first. Just make sure you cover the bananas so the air cannot get to them and turn them brown.

Question 2

Why did my bananas turn brown?

Accepted Answer

If you do not use your bananas right away, they will often end up brown, even when they are still peeled. Just like apples, bananas have a hormone called ethylene that lets the banana continue to ripen after it is harvested from the tree. The inner flesh will brown even faster after being peeled. As long as you keep them away from the air, they should last for a day or two in the pudding.

Question 3

How can I keep bananas from going brown quickly?

Accepted Answer

Bananas still in the peel should be kept in a dark and dry space. It is best to keep them in the plastic they were stored in when you bought them. Once they are sliced, there are several ways to keep them from browning. The most common way is to toss them in lemon juice or some other acid juice like orange or lime. Or you can use Fruit Fresh citric acid, ginger ale, vinegar, or honey.

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