Pumpkin Pancakes with Root Beer Syrup, Caramelized Bananas, and Cinnamon Whipped Cream

INGREDIENTS

• 1-ounce melted butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 bananas, cut in half lengthwise
• 4 (16-ounce) bottles root beer
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 egg whites, whipped to soft peak
• 1/16 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/16 teaspoon cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/16 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 cup pastry flour
• 4 ounces whipping cream
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Cinnamon