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        | 1  | Preheat oven to 400ºF. | 
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| 2   | Tear off 4 sheets of aluminum foil in square shapes (approximately 12 x 12 inches each). Lay sheets out flat. | 
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| 3   | Peel the bananas and lay on their sides in the middle of each foil sheet. | 
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| 4   | Split the vanilla beans in half lengthwise.  Place split vanilla beans on top of the bananas. | 
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| 5   | Mix together the butter, rum, and sugar, then divide mixture equally and add to bananas. | 
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| 6   | Gather up the sides of each foil and seal tightly so that they resemble a purse.  Place on baking sheet and place in oven for approximately 15 minutes. | 
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| 7   | Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.  With a knife, slit open one end of the packet and slide the banana and created sauce into a soup plate.  Garnish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately. | 
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