Shyam Guthikonda

Instructions

1. Peel and cut bananas lengthwise and in half, then set aside.
2. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften.
3. Set burner to medium to high heat.
4. Place the butter into the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
5. Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and stir constantly, this should be allowed to cook and caramelize for about 3-5 minutes. Once the brown sugar and butter mixture is the consistency of warm maple syrup, turn the burners to low.
6. Add the banana slices. Allow these to soften. The bananas should be completely coated by the sugary mixture.
7. Once the bananas have reached a more rich color of yellow add the vanilla extract. The vanilla will seem somewhat overpowering until thoroughly stirred in, and allowed to cook. When the smell of vanilla has reduced in strength, add the spiced rum to the mixture.
8. Give about 10 seconds to simmer. After this, take the lighter and carefully light the mixture.
9. Let the mixture burn itself out.
10. When the fire has extinguished itself, pour the Bananas Foster (while still warm) over (or next to) vanilla ice cream.