Make sauce first. Place butter, golden syrup, brown sugar and caster sugar in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat slightly and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in cream and vanilla.

For batter, place flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Whisk in egg and soda water until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter. Fill a deep frying pan with oil and turn heat to high. Cut each banana into 3 pieces and, using tongs, dip pieces in the batter, turning them to coat well.

Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully lower a few battered banana pieces into the hot oil. (Do this in batches.) Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until batter is puffed and golden brown. Drain fritters on paper towels. Dust with icing sugar and serve with butterscotch sauce and ice cream.

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