Directions

1. Place the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large skillet over low heat.
2. Whisk together while cooking, until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth (about 3 to 5 minutes).
3. Peel, split, and slice the bananas, and add them to the warm sauce.
4. Gently fold the bananas into the sauce, allowing them to cook until softened (about 2 to 3 minutes).
5. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the rum (if using), and light it on fire with a wand lighter (the flame may be difficult to see but you will probably be able to hear it).
6. When the flames subside (after a minute or two), spoon the warm bananas and sauce over your pancakes, or enjoy your bananas foster topped with ice cream!