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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 bananas, peeled and split or 2 mangoes, peeled and pitted or 2 nectarines or 2 peaches, pitted and cut into quarters or 1 cup sour cherries, pitted or 5 figs, cut in half
  • 2 -3 ounces brandy (or frambroise, Grand Marnier, dark rum or other liqueur)
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or 2 scoops frozen yogurt
  • 2 slices poundcake or 2 slices angel food cake

Method

  • In a chafing dish or nonstick skillet, melt the butter and add the sugar, stirring until it dissolves.
  • Add the fruit and heat thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • In a separate small pan, warm the brady; it should feel hot to the touch, but not simmering.
  • Pour the brandy over the cooking friut and, carefully, touch the edge of the brandy's surface with a lit match or lighter.
  • Shake the pan, stir carefully, and tame the flames.
  • Set a scoop of ice cream atop each slice of cake and put the fruit and extinguished sauce on top.