Plantains Foster Recipe

Inspired by Ballast Point Brewing

Time30m

Serves4

Served with rum brittle and vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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Plantains

2 cups ripe plantains

4 tbs Unsalted butter

1 cup Brown sugar

1 tbs dark rum

1 tsp Cinnamon

Rum Brittle

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tbs water

1 tbs dark rum

1 cup mixed nuts (chopped)

Serving

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Method

Plantains Preparation

Cook the Plantains

Peel and slice the ripe plantains diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced plantains and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Make the Sauce

Once the plantains are cooked, sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over them. Carefully pour the dark rum into the pan, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly.

Rum Brittle Preparation

Prepare the Brittle

In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil without stirring until the mixture turns a golden caramel color. Remove from heat and stir in the dark rum and chopped nuts. Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Assembly

Serve

To serve, place a few plantains in a bowl, drizzle with the sauce from the skillet, and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with pieces of rum brittle for added texture and flavor.