Bananas Foster

BANANAS FOSTER

4 firm, small bananas peeled 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed 1/4 c. butter Dash of cinnamon 1/3 c. light rum Vanilla or coffee ice cream Cut bananas in half lengthwise. Heat brown sugar and butter together in a 10 inch skillet until sugar is melted. Cook and stir 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add bananas and cook slowly a minute or two until heated and glazed. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Add rum. Ignite. Spoon liquid over bananas until flames die out, about 1 minute. Serve warm over ice cream. Makes 4 servings. For something different try strawberries. Rum is optional (you will not have the flaming effect.)