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A silky smooth, richly flavorful fruit spread made by pureeing bananas with brown sugar, simmering with bourbon, vanilla bean paste, and cinnamon to create a luscious banana butter perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, pancakes, or baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bananas, peeled and sliced (weigh before peeling)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp bourbon (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Weigh bananas if using weight measurement, then peel and slice the bananas.
  2. Place banana slices and brown sugar in a food processor; pulse, then puree until mostly smooth (a few small lumps are okay).
  3. Transfer the banana puree to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the bourbon.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. If the mixture starts to stick or scorch, lower the heat; continue stirring and cook until thickened and a spoon swipe leaves a clean trail across the pan bottom (about 5 minutes).
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste (or extract) and cinnamon.
  7. Pour the bourbon banana butter into clean jars or containers and let cool to room temperature.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent scorching as banana sugars can burn quickly., Keep stirring during cooking; reduce heat if mixture sticks instead of stirring aggressively., Puree bananas longer for very smooth texture or less for a bit of texture., Taste the banana puree before adding sugar, adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if desired., Vanilla bean paste adds flecks and depth; plain vanilla extract can be used as a substitute., Bourbon is optional; omit or reduce for a milder flavor suitable for children., Swaps: substitute cinnamon with nutmeg or cardamom, add peanut or almond butter post-cooking for nutty flavor, fold in citrus zest for brightness, or swirl in browned butter for richness., Store refrigerated for 1–2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months in air-tight containers., Reheat gently before use if desired to restore spreadable texture.

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