Description
This Banana Simple Syrup recipe transforms ripe bananas into a rich, sweet syrup perfect for enhancing beverages, desserts, and breakfast dishes. By simmering sliced bananas with brown and white sugar, this syrup offers a natural banana flavor with a balanced sweetness, making it a versatile and delightful homemade sweetener.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced banana, brown sugar, white sugar, and water to a saucepan, placing it over medium heat.
- Simmer and Stir: Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously to help the sugars dissolve completely. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Mash and Continue Simmering: Once the banana slices soften, use a spatula to mash them, releasing their flavor into the syrup. Continue simmering the mixture for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to deepen the flavor and thicken the syrup.
- Strain the Syrup: Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or large measuring cup. Pour the banana syrup mixture through the strainer, pressing down on the mashed bananas to extract as much liquid and flavor as possible.
- Cool and Store: Allow the strained banana simple syrup to cool to room temperature. Transfer it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar based on personal preference.
- This syrup is excellent in cocktails, iced tea, pancakes, or drizzled over desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
