Dulce de Platano (Sweet Plantain)

This is one of the first and simplest desserts on the Puerto Rican table. I like to add a touch of brandy even though the original recipe does not have alcohol in it. dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup white sugar 1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon brandy (optional) Peel and cut the plantain in 1/2 inch round slices. In a shallow pan at medium heat add the oil and the plantains. Pan fry for a few minutes until caramelized on both sides Add the butter to the pan followed by the sugar, cinnamon stick, clove and vanilla and cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly browned. Add brandy and...