Bananas Foster - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then cut pieces crosswise
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Peel bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then cut pieces crosswise.
Set aside.
In a large skillet put butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Heat, stirring constantly over low flame until mixture becomes a smooth syrup.
Add bananas and baste them with syrup for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
In a small pan, carefully heat 1/2 cup rum until just warm.
Pour over bananas and carefully light with a match.
Baste bananas with sauce until flame dies.
To serve, place 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream into 6 dessert dishes.
Top with bananas and sauce.
Makes 6 servings.