Bananas Foster

Method

Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes a smooth caramel, about 3 minutes. Peel the bananas, cut them in half lengthways, then cut each piece in half again to create quarters. Carefully place the banana pieces into the caramel sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they begin to soften and caramelise. Remove the pan from the heat, pour the rum around the bananas and ignite with a long match, allowing the flames to subside naturally for about 30 seconds. Divide the ice cream amongst four serving bowls and spoon the warm bananas foster and caramel sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately whilst the sauce is still warm and the ice cream is beginning to melt.