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Banana simple syrup in a glass jar.

Banana Simple Syrup

Looking for a way to use up ripe bananas? This Banana Simple Syrup is a creative way to put them to good use. With just a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes, you can create a delicious banana-flavored syrup that's perfect for coffee and matcha!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Author: Liv King

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or extract

Instructions

  • In a small pan, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves and the bananas infuse the syrup, about 10 minutes. Keep it at a gentle simmer— the goal is a light, thin simple syrup, not a thick caramel-like one.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing the bananas with a spoon to remove all the syrup.
  • Stir in the vanilla, then allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

This simple syrup recipe makes about 1 ½ cups. 
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