To cap our Cajun-New Orleans menu, I decided to have them make Flambéed Bananas for dessert. Who can resist setting their food on fire?!? And, one of the kids, suggested we just stand around the stove and sing around the pan...since we weren't having a cake with candles. Great idea! Ingredients makes 6 small servings 1/2 C (1 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 C firmly packed organic dark brown sugar 1 t freshly grated orange zest 4 ripe, but firm bananas, sliced on the bias into thick coins 1/4 C dark rum ice cream for serving (more on our ice cream flavors soon) Procedure In a large sauté pan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and orange zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved, approximately 5 minutes. Add the banana slices and cook, until just tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the burner and pour in the rum. Using a stick lighter, ignite the alcohol by placing th...
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