Bananas in rum

2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1/2 cup of water
6 firm bananas
lemon juice
2 tablespoons of rum
grated lemon rind
1 ounce of almonds, shelled, blanched, and slivered
cinnamon

1. Put the sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Peel the bananas and coat with the lemon juice. Place them in a shallow dish with the sugar liquid and the rum. Dust with cinnamon and grated lemon rind.
2. Cover and cook in a 180?C oven for about 20 minutes. Serve quickly with whipped cream decorated with slivered almonds.