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Banana Simple Syrup

I always have this luxurious banana syrup in the refrigerator. Fragrant with caramel, vanilla and sweet banana, it’s delicious way to level up your cocktails and add flavor to sweet and savory dishes.

This fragrant homemade banana simple syrup recipe layers delicate caramel, vanilla, and ripe banana notes into every drop. While it’s the star of this Banana Mudslide liqueur coffee cocktail, its uses go far beyond cocktails—drizzle it over pancakes, swirl it into tea, or brush it onto fish before baking for a sweet-savory twist.

Technically, a true simple syrup is an even blend of sugar and water; when infused with flavors like banana, it becomes a compound syrup. Call it what you will—this one delivers vibrant, nuanced flavor that elevates both sweet and savory creations.

Banana Simple Syrup

Servings: Makes 3 cups

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What'll You Need

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 cups water
a few grains of salt
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
dash of cinnamon
3 ripe bananas, each cut into medium size pieces

Directions

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add white and brown sugars, water, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Whisk well and bring to low boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add chopped bananas, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Once syrup has cooled, strain bananas from syrup either using a fine mesher strainer or cheesecloth.
Pour syrup into a sealed glass food safe container and store in the refrigerator.

Syrup stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

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