Ingredients
Banana Simple Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 ripe bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Create the sugar base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Whisk frequently to help dissolve the sugar evenly and gently bring the mixture to a low boil, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Simmer and infuse: Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and let the syrup simmer for 10 minutes while whisking occasionally to ensure the sugar doesn’t crystallize and the mixture remains smooth.
- Add bananas: Add the chopped banana pieces to the simmering syrup. Continue to simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes, allowing the banana flavor to infuse thoroughly into the syrup.
- Strain and finish: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the banana solids, leaving behind a smooth, flavorful banana-infused syrup ready to be used or stored.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for a sweeter, more pronounced banana flavor.
- Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This syrup is excellent in cocktails, coffee, tea, desserts, or drizzled over pancakes and waffles.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar depending on your preference.
- Make sure to whisk regularly during heating to prevent burning or crystallization.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
