Banana Bread Syrup Recipe

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A wooden spoon holds brown liquid above an open glass jar filled with a thick, dark sauce or syrup, placed on parchment paper.

This homemade banana syrup recipe is made with real bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla for a cozy banana bread flavor perfect for coffee, cold foam, and lattes.

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Cook Time: 5

Servings: Servings

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

1/2 cup (dark or light) brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup water
1 very ripe banana, medium to large size
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter extract (optional)

Instructions

Add the brown sugar, water, banana, and cinnamon to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and use a fork or potato masher to mash the bananas into very small pieces. Let the syrup continue simmering for about 5 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture smells like banana bread.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a measuring cup or bowl. Carefully pour the syrup through the strainer. Use a spatula or spoon to press down on the banana pulp and extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the leftover mashed banana, or use it in or on top of pancakes.
Stir the vanilla and butter extracts into the strained syrup. Tip: Don't add the extracts while the syrup is simmering, or the flavor will evaporate.
Let the banana syrup cool completely before transferring it to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Discard any unused syrup after a week.

Cuisine American, Breakfast Ideas, Coffee

Course Beverages, Breakfast, Sweets

Nutrition