Bananas Foster

Ingredients

• 2 bananas, peeled
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons banana liqueur
• 1/4 cup white rum
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and brush with the lemon juice. Melt the butter with the sugar in a flat chafing dish or 10-inch skillet. Add the bananas and sauté until just tender. Sprinkle with the cinnamon.
2. Remove from the heat and add liqueur and rum. Carefully ignite with a long match. Use a large long-handled spoon to baste the bananas with the warm liquid until the flame burns out.
3. Divide the ice cream among four dishes. Top each one with a banana half and some of the sauce. Serve immediately.