Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 110 c / 225 f / Gas Mark 1/4.

2. Whisk egg whites until stiff, gradually add the sugar - beating in between each addition.

3. Place baking parchment on baking sheet and spoon 12 meringues on and bake for 3 1/2 hours. Remove and cool.

4. Slice bananas and place in a frying pan. Sprinkle over the sugar and the rum (optional) and cook until browned and tender - 3 to 5 minutes.

5. Serve with the meringues.

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