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Candied Plantains in Orange syrup - fuss-free, simple, light, delicious dessert. This candy like dessert is vegan, gluten-free and takes 15 minutes to make. More recipes at http://myeatingspace.com/
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Candied Plantain in Orange Syrup

A fuss-free, simple, light, delicious dessert made with plantains. This candy like dessert is vegan, gluten-free and takes 15 minutes to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4
Author: Ammu

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Caramelized Orange syrup (recipe in instructions)
  • 4 ripe Plantains

Instructions

  • See the recipe for Caramelized Orange syrup here.
    Vegan caramelized orange syrup that can be made with 3 ingredients. They are great to make drinks and desserts. Drizzle it over pancakes or waffles and enoy. The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Enjoy some orange love throughout the year, whether oranges are in season or not.
  • Peel and cut the plantains into thick round slices. Keep aside.
  • Bring the orange syrup to a boil. reduce the flame to medium-low.
  • Add the plantain slices into the hot syrup.
  • Using a spoon, pour the syrup over each slice while cooking.
  • Cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Remove from the stove.
  • Add 4-5 slices into each glass. Pour some orange syrup on top of it.
  • Serve warm. Enjoy.

Notes

You can also use banana instead of plantains. But banana usually cooks very fast, maybe 2-3 minutes. If you over-cook the banana, they will become mushy.
You can slice the plantains lengthwise also.
For an added richness, serve with fresh whipped cream.