Bananas Flambees

1. 1

   Peel bananas, splitting lengthwise and cutting in halves.

2. 2

   Place bananas in a buttered, shallow, oven-proof baking dish and dot with butter.

3. 3

   Sprinkle sugar over bananas.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered at 325F (160C) for about 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Set dish on stove, being careful to keep warm.

6. 6

   Pour rum in a long-handled spoon, which has been warmed by dipping in boiling water.

7. 7

   Set a match to the rum and as it flames pour over bananas.

8. 8

   As it runs down in the dish, ladle it up and over the bananas until the flaming ceases.

9. 9

   The secret of this dessert is to have all ingredients warm, otherwise it will not flame well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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