BAKED RIPE PLANTAINS IN WINE SAUCE

3 ripe plantains
3 tsp. butter
2 cinnamon sticks
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. sweet Vermouth (dark)
1/8 tsp. cinnamon powder
pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

Butter a rectangular ovenproof mold. Peel plantains, slice them in half lengthwise and place in the mold. Sprinkle with half of the sugar.

Add Vermouth and bury the pieces of cinnamon in the plantains. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and cinnamon powder.

Cut butter into pieces and dot tops of plantains.

Bake for approximately 1 hour.

Makes 6 portions.