Dulce de Platano

Name: Dulce de Platano
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled, sliced; 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; pinch salt; 1/2 cup water

Caramelized sweet plantain slices with warm cinnamon and vanilla, a beloved Dominican dessert that is naturally sweet and comforting.

30 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

DominicanDessertStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled, sliced
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Peel 4 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) by cutting off ends and slicing through skin lengthwise. Peel away skin, then slice plantains diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2

Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Arrange ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) slices in a single layer in the skillet. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
4

Flip slices carefully and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side.
5

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and pinch salt. Sprinkle mixture over ripe plantains (yellow with black spots).
6

Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5-7 minutes until ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) are tender and sauce is syrupy.
7

Remove from heat and drizzle with 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. Stir gently to coat ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) with caramel sauce.
8

Serve warm, either alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Questions

Can I make Dulce de Platano dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Dulce de Platano keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Dulce de Platano?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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