Sweetened Bananas (Minatamis na Saging)

Sweetened Bananas are a delightful treat featuring tender, caramelized burro bananas soaked in a rich brown sugar syrup with a hint of vanilla. They're easy to make and irresistible!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Filipino

Keyword bananas, dessert, easy, filipino, sweet

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings -5 servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

7 medium ripe burro bananas saba or plantains
2 cups water
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Bring water to a boil over medium high heat. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. When the syrup starts to boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel bananas and cut in half diagonally. Add to simmering syrup and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
Let cool to room temperature and chill before serving.
Serve as is or with shaved ice and evaporated milk.
Enjoy!

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