Brennan's Bananas Foster
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup banana liqueur
4 bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then halved
1/4 cup dark rum
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a flambé pan or
skillet. Place the pan over low heat either on an alcohol burner or on top of the stove,
and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the banana liqueur, then place the
bananas in the pan. When the banana sections soften and begin to brown, carefully add the
rum. Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot, then tip the pan slightly to ignite
the rum. When the flames subside, lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces
over each portion of ice cream. Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the ice cream
and serve immediately. 4 servings.