Impressive Bananas 4 large firm bananas juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 4 tablespoons brandy 4 tablespoons chopped mixed candies fuit (see note) whipped cream or ice cream, to serve Halve the bananas lenthways, place in the soaked clay pot and sprinkle with the lemon juice. Top with the sugar and dot with the butter. Cover the pot and place in the cold oven. Set the oven at 425F. Cook for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the sugar has melted and the bananas are hot and juicy. Pour the brandy over and set it alight. When the flames have subsided, transfer the bananas to serving plates and top with candied fruit. Add whipped cream or ice cream and serve at once. Note: Angelica, cherries, pineapple, candied peel and ginger are all suitable. Look out for cartons of mixed candied fruit with ginger. Serves 4 Courtesy of Salamander Books, Ltd.