Banana Foster

• 4 ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 100g brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 60ml dark rum
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vanilla ice cream to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until dissolved.

2. 2

   Add banana halves cut-side down. Cook 2 minutes until caramelized.

3. 3

   Flip bananas gently.

4. 4

   Remove pan from heat. Add rum carefully.

5. 5

   Return to heat and tilt pan to ignite (or use a long lighter). Let flames die down naturally.

6. 6

   Add vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream.

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