Bananas Foster (non-alcoholic version)

• 1/4 cup butter

• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar

• 2-1/2 tablespoons water

• 1 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 3 bananas (peeled and sliced)

• 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)--OPTIONAL

• Vanilla ice cream or crepes filled with vanilla ice cream

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, water, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook until mixture begins to bubble. Add bananas and walnuts (optional). Cook until bananas are heated thoroughly (about 1-2 minutes); do not overcook.

Serve immediately over ice cream, crepes, pancakes, etc.