Spiced Caramelized Banana Compote
A comforting homemade preserve where ripe bananas melt into a golden caramel sauce perfumed with cinnamon and whole cloves. Budget-friendly and effortless, this spiced compote is equally at home at breakfast or as an elegant dessert topping. Pure tropical warmth in every spoonful.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 6 very ripe bananas
- ¾ cup (150 g) white sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1½ cups (375 ml) water
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Directions
- 1
Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds about ½ inch (1 cm) thick.
- 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat without stirring until it turns into a golden caramel.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring the water to a gentle simmer with the cinnamon sticks and cloves to create a fragrant spiced syrup.
- 4
Carefully pour the hot spiced syrup into the caramel in a thin stream, stirring gently to combine — watch for spatters.
- 5
Add the banana slices to the caramel syrup and fold gently to coat each piece.
- 6
Simmer over low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
- 7
The compote is ready when the bananas are tender, deeply golden, and the syrup coats the back of a spoon.
- 8
Transfer to a serving dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a smoother, jam-like texture, lightly mash a few banana slices toward the end of cooking. Keeps refrigerated for 5 days and is heavenly served warm over vanilla ice cream.
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