How to Make Baked Plantains

Plantains at different stages of ripening.

For this recipe you will need very ripe plantains as they are sweeter. These can be served as the starch portion of any meal. In my humble opinion, they are best with beans, rice, and a green salad.

Things You'll Need

• 3 plantains for every 4 servings
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup dark rum, optionsl
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the ends off your plantains and peel. Cutting off the ends makes them easier to peel as they are tougher than the smaller brand.
   Cut your plantains in half and then cut these halves in half but LENGTHWISE this time.

2. Place the butter in an oven-proof casserole. Place it briefly in the oven until butter is melted. Remove from oven. Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter. If you choose to use the rum and cinnamon, stir those in also.

3. Roll the pieces of plantain in the butter mixture until they are coated on all sides. Leave, cutside down, in the mixture. Cover the dish tightly with tin foil. Place in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the plantains are very dark and soft. Remove from oven and turn once or twice during baking. When the plantains are soft remove them from the oven. Serve with any sauce that remains. Salt as desired.

4. These can be served as part of any main meal. The rum and cinnamon make a more dessert-like dish. Cooled to just warm, they make a fabulous dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• None.