Easy Banana Syrup for Pancakes
A spoonable cooked banana topping with sugar syrup and softened fruit pieces; straining is an optional separate finish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, ripe peeled and evenly sliced
- 1 cup sugar You can use brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel and slice three ripe medium bananas. Combine the fruit with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat, stirring carefully until the sugar dissolves and the liquid begins to bubble.
- Lower to a mild simmer for about 10–15 minutes, checking the pan base. Finish when fruit is soft and the liquid coats a spoon lightly.
- Remove from heat and allow about 15 minutes cooling. Keep the fruit for a spoonable topping; optional sieving produces less liquid and a smoother finish.
- Serve small portions or transfer safely to a clean covered container and refrigerate promptly.
Notes
The main version keeps softened banana pieces. Straining is optional and reduces yield. Eight small topping portions are approximate. Cool safely and refrigerate; this is not a shelf-stable canning recipe.