Peel a dozen bananas and split them in halves lengthwise. Lay these strips in close order in a baking pan, strew sugar over, and some bits of fresh butter, and grate a little nutmeg. Bake in a moderate oven about 20 minutes. They should come out glazed, and if not syrup enough in the pan, a little should be mixed in a cup to baste them with. Serve as a last course with cake and milk.
Whitehead’s Family Cook Book, 1891