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Description
Candied Plantain Temptation. 16 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 large ripe plantains
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 ½ cup water
 * 1 tablespoon oil
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * ½ teaspoon vanilla
 * dash of cinnamon, optional

Directions

 * 1) Hit the plantains on all sides with a wooden spoon to soften.
 * 2) Peel and cut into 5 pieces each.
 * 3) In a large skillet, melt butter and oil on high heat; add plantains.
 * 4) Fry until brown.
 * 5) Combine sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and water.
 * 6) Reduce heat to low and pour liquid over plantains.
 * 7) Continue cooking until the liquid thickens, about 15 minutes.