Here’s a simple Banana Candy recipe—sweet, chewy, and easy to make at home:
🍌 Banana Candy (Homemade Chewy Sweet)
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (optional, if needed for cooking)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: cinnamon or cardamom for flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the bananas
- In a non-stick pan, add mashed bananas and cook on medium heat.
- Stir until they become thick and slightly dry.
2. Add sugar
- Mix in sugar and stir continuously.
- The mixture will become glossy and sticky.
3. Thicken the mixture
- Add butter and a pinch of salt.
- Keep stirring until it pulls away from the pan and forms a thick paste.
4. Flavor it
- Add vanilla (and optional spices like cinnamon or cardamom).
5. Set the candy
- Pour mixture onto a greased tray.
- Flatten evenly.
- Let it cool completely.
6. Cut & serve
- Cut into small squares or strips once firm.
🌟 Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness
- Cook slowly to avoid burning
- Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days
- You can coat pieces in sugar or coconut for extra texture
🍬 What it tastes like
Soft, chewy, caramelized banana fudge-like candy.
If you want, I can also make:
- banana candy without sugar (healthy version)
- dried banana chips candy style
- or chocolate banana fudge bars 👍
