Baked Plantains with Brown Sugar & Rum

These beg to be served with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream on top.

• Butter or cooking spray for the pan  
• 3 plantains, fully black and soft 
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
• Large pinch ground cinnamon (optional)
• 2 Tbs. dark rum
• 2 Tbs. orange juice
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Heat the oven to 375°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Trim the ends of the plantains and peel off the skin. Slice them on an angle to get 1/2-inch-thick oval slices. Layer the plantain slices in the baking dish so they overlap slightly. Sprinkle on both sugars and the cinnamon. Drizzle the rum and orange juice over the plantains and dot the butter pieces on top. Bake until the plantains are golden brown, tender, and have lost their shape a bit, 30 to 40 min. Let cool for at least 10 min. Serve warm or at room temperature.