Description
This Simple Banana Bread Syrup is a luscious, easy-to-make topping that captures the warm flavors of banana bread in a versatile syrup form. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or yogurt, this syrup blends ripe banana with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla for a sweet and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Syrup Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: Peel and mash one ripe banana until smooth, yielding about 1/2 cup of mashed banana.
- Melt Butter: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter completely.
- Dissolve Brown Sugar: Stir the 1/2 cup packed brown sugar into the melted butter and allow it to dissolve and bubble slightly, creating a caramel-like base.
- Add Spices and Banana: Mix in the mashed banana, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground nutmeg; cook this mixture for 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Simmer with Water: Pour in 1/2 cup water, reduce the heat to low, and let the syrup simmer gently for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish with Vanilla and Salt: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor balance.
- Cool and Store: Allow the syrup to cool slightly before use. Store any leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use a very ripe banana for the sweetest and most flavorful syrup.
- Stir frequently while simmering to avoid burning the syrup on the bottom of the pan.
- This syrup can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- Try this syrup on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or as a topping for ice cream or yogurt.
- For a thicker syrup, simmer a bit longer until your desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Syrup, Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
