Bananas Flambees

Directions

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.