Caramel Rum Bananas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 bananas, medium size
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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Packed 2/3 cup of dark brown sugar
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Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon
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Half a cup of dark rum
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Vanilla extract, 1 1/2 teaspoons
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1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
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4 big scoops of vanilla ice cream
# Instructions:
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Slice the bananas lengthwise into thick strips or cut them into halves. Put them aside for later.
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Drop the butter into a wide, deep skillet and melt it on medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until dissolved completely.
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Lay the banana pieces flat in the skillet. Stir them gently and cook until they start to soften.
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Pour in the rum and stir gently. Let it cook for a minute or two until the sauce thickens into caramel. Add the pecans and vanilla, stir well, and take the skillet off the heat.
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Before adding vanilla, carefully tilt the pan slightly and ignite the rum using a long lighter or the stove flame. Shake the skillet lightly until the flame dies down. Mix in the pecans and vanilla, then remove from heat.
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Once the bananas are soft and the caramel has become thick like syrup, serve them in bowls. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle extra caramel over the top.
# Notes:
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If flambéing, use a long lighter and always take safety precautions while handling the flame.