Bananas Foster

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter (unsalted)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 bananas (halved lengthwise)
• 3 ounces dark rum
• ice cream (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat in a large saucepan. Cook 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Add bananas and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add in rum and with a long lighter, ignite rum (optional, see note). Allow the flames to burn out (about 30 seconds).

4. 4

   Serve bananas over ice cream and spoon sauce over top.