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Caramelized cinnamon-sugar banana slices make a decadent topping for pancakes, desserts, and even some savory dishes.

1 1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 dash salt
7 bananas, peeled and sliced
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the water and sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is beginning to thicken.
Add the cinnamon, butter, salt, and bananas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bananas are soft but not mushy and the syrup is thick and golden.
Serve as a topping for desserts or meats such as ham steaks.
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