Crème de Banana

Crème de Banana is a popular liqueur with many uses. It can be used to enhance any dessert, drink or cake which uses bananas. Crème de Banana can be made from whole bananas the results are quite different though. The flavor is very heavy and the smell pungent, and also difficult to filter. I have chosen to use an imitation banana extract which is readily available. Tastes just like DeKuyper's® Crème de Banana. Simple and unique try it.

• Store cost $10 plus
• Make for $3 or less
• Level of hardness: Easy
• Preparation: Under 1 hour
• Aging: None
• Many uses: Drinks: Top Banana, Banana Cow, Banshee; Desserts: Bananas Foster, etc.
• Tastes just like DeKuyper's® Crème de Banana

28% alc./vol. (56º) - 750 ml.

Free Recipe Below

One of ten recipes included in, How to Make Quality Liqueurs & Cordials at Home.

Recipe

Crème de Banana has many uses. It can be added to any dessert, cake, drink or anything that requires bananas for an extra kick. Tastes just like DeKuyper's® Crème de Banana. Simple and unique—try it.

9.3 oz., (275 ml.) 153° proof Vodka or Everclear (non-flavored)
5 tsp., (25 ml.) banana extract (Schilling® brand is fine)
6.7 oz., (198 ml.) water (use distilled water)
8.5 oz., (251 ml.) simple syrup
1 drop yellow food color
14 drops caramel color (optional)

• Make in the bottle in which is will be stored. Add alcohol, water and syrup to the bottle, shake well. Add extract and color and again shake well. No aging required. That is all it takes—It is ready to enjoy!

28% Alc. by Vol. (56°). Makes 750 ml.