Bourbon Banana Butter
User Reviews
3.3
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Servings
10
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Bourbon Banana Butter
Description
This recipe transforms peeled, sliced bananas into a puree with brown sugar before simmering with bourbon in a saucepan until thickened. Vanilla bean paste and cinnamon are incorporated after cooking to enhance the flavor with fragrant sweetness and spice notes. The result is a thin yet creamy banana butter with a distinctive aroma and flavor imparted by the bourbon and vanilla.
The cooking process requires careful stirring and temperature control to prevent scorching and to develop a thickened consistency within about five minutes. The spread can be stored in jars at room temperature until cool, then refrigerated.
Bourbon Banana Butter offers a unique banana flavor layered with warm vanilla and cinnamon, complemented by bourbon’s subtle warmth. It can be used on toast, pancakes, or as a dessert condiment.
It is best eaten within two weeks once refrigerated to maintain freshness and flavor quality.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs banana peeled and sliced (weigh your bananas BEFORE peeling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp bourbon
- 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and break them up as you add them to the bowl of a food processor. Add the sugar and pulse a few times and then puree to a smooth consistency. You don't have to get out ALL the lumps. Your puree will be quite thin.
- Transfer to a heavy bottomed saucepan and add the bourbon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens. Be careful not to let it scorch. Turn down the heat if necessary. This should not take more than 5 minutes or so.
- Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and cinnamon. Pour into a small jar, or jars, and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Plan to eat within a couple of weeks.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.3
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