Bananas Foster

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1 tbsp banana liqueur, optional
• vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until bubbly.

2. 2

   Place banana halves in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until softened and caramelized.

3. 3

   Remove pan from heat. Add rum (and banana liqueur if using).

4. 4

   Carefully ignite the alcohol with a long lighter or by tilting the pan toward the flame. Let the flames die out naturally.

5. 5

   Spoon the warm bananas and sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

6. 6

   Serve immediately.