Description
Rich and creamy Bourbon Banana Butter sings with Southern comfort, blending ripe bananas and smooth bourbon into a luxurious spread. Generous spoonfuls promise warmth and indulgence you’ll savor on toast, pancakes, or straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) bananas
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) bourbon
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml) ground allspice
Instructions
- Peel ripe bananas and chop into uniform chunks to ensure smooth texture and consistent blending.
- Combine banana pieces, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a blender. Pulse until creating a rustic, slightly chunky purée with integrated sweetness.
- Transfer purée to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning and promote even caramelization.
- Remove pan from heat when mixture bubbles and thickens, approximately 10-12 minutes. Incorporate bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice, whisking until spices distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Allow butter to cool completely at room temperature, stirring occasionally to release steam and prevent skin formation.
- Carefully ladle cooled bourbon banana butter into sanitized glass containers, leaving minimal headspace to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerate immediately. Consume within two weeks for optimal flavor and quality, ensuring proper food safety and taste preservation.
Notes
- Slice bananas uniformly to ensure consistent texture and even cooking throughout the preparation process.
- Use ripe, slightly overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor and smoother consistency in the butter.
- Adjust bourbon quantity based on personal preference, allowing flexibility for those who want milder or stronger alcohol notes.
- Consider substituting bourbon with apple juice or rum for non-alcoholic versions or alternative flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg