BANANAS FOSTER What a terrific way to elevate the humble banana to an eye-popping dessert. This recipe is a classic tropical dessert that restaurants often prepare tableside. 3/4 cup (4 1/2 ounces) sugar juice of 1 lemon (1 tablespoon) 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup (2 ounces) rum 1/4 cup (2 ounces) water 5 whole ripe bananas, halved Place the sugar in a skillet with the lemon juice and heat until it turns into a brown caramel (about 5 minutes). Add the butter slowly and stir. Then add the rum and water. Stir together and bring to a boil. When the mixture boils, add the banana halves. Reduce to medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Immediately spoon onto the serving platter. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream. Deserts Table of Contents