There's nothing like biting into a hot slice of banana bread fresh out of the oven, especially if it's dripping with melty butter. But sometimes you might notice that your sweet treat, although delicious, doesn't have the strong taste of the fruit that you're looking for. If you find that happening, there's an easy way to boost the flavor without throwing off your recipe ratios — add a dash of banana simple syrup.
This type of syrup has a sweet, tropical flavor that lends a caramel addition to your batter. Pair that with the usual over-ripe bananas and you've got the makings of a bread with a flavor that can't be beat. The syrup can also add extra moisture, creating a more tender bite once it's cooked.
You can play around with the amount of syrup you add to your bread. Try starting with 1 tablespoon or 2, but you can add as much as half a cup — the amount you add will depend on how sweet and how banana-y you want the final product to be. Just remember, if you're still using sugar in your recipe, the syrup will also add extra sweetness so you don't want to go overboard.
How to extract banana syrup for your bread If you want to add banana syrup to your bread, there are a few different ways of going about it. The simplest way is to strain the fruit to pull its natural juices out. Then just reduce these over the stove until it forms a thick liquid.
To get the bananas to release their juices, you can either freeze and then thaw them or you can pop them in the microwave for a f.