Appealing Bananas Calypso

This is the way to light the end of a great meal. A flaming tropical dessert. Or over french toast or pancakes for breakfast.Try any tropical fruit you like.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  grated fresh nutmeg
• 4  firm bananas, peeled
• 1⁄3 cup dark rum
• 4  scoops ice cream

Directions

1. In a small bowl combine sugar, melted butter, lime juice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Brush bananas with about 1/4 cup of butter mixture.
3. Place bananas on center of a clean, oiled, hot cooking grate. Grill 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.
4. Slice grilled bananas and place slices in a flameproof dish.
5. Pour remaining 1/2 cup butter mixture into dish.
6. Place dish on center of cooking grate. Cook 5 minutes. Remove dish from grill.
7. Quickly pour rum over bananas. Light rum with long matches.
8. After flames die out, serve immediately over your favorite ice cream. Vanilla is my choice.