If you have overripe bananas, you don’t need to throw them away. With this simple recipe, you can transform them into delicious homemade candies full of flavor.
It is an economical and practical way to take advantage of fruits, creating an ideal sweet to enjoy with the family or to sell as an artisanal product.
Ingredients
- 1 kg ripe bananas (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons of 50% cocoa (or bitter cocoa)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Water (only what is necessary to facilitate blending)
- Oil (to grease the mold and make cutting easier)
- Sugar (for sprinkling at the end, optional)
Preparation
- Prepare the banana mixture
- Peel and cut the ripe bananas into small pieces.
- In a blender, process the bananas together with the lemon juice and a little water, just enough to obtain a homogeneous paste. If you don’t have a blender, you can mash the bananas with a fork until you get a uniform texture.
- Cooking the mixture
- Transfer the banana mixture to a large pot and add the cocoa.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and pulls away easily from the bottom of the pot, falling into blocks when you lift the spoon or spatula.
- Molding and cooling
- Grease a mold or tray with oil and pour the mixture, distributing it evenly. Adjust the height according to the thickness you want for the candies.
- Let cool to room temperature and cover with a clean cloth. For best results, let it sit until the next day.
- Cut and finish
- Unmold the preparation and cut it into small cubes or rectangles. To prevent it from sticking, use a blade greased with oil.
- Dip each piece in sugar if you want to give it a sweet and crunchy touch.
Useful tips
- Use ripe bananas: This ensures a sweeter, more concentrated flavor.
- Cook to just the right point: The mixture should be completely peeled away from the pot so that the candies are firm.
- Storage: Store the candies in airtight jars in a cool, dry place to keep them longer.
This recipe is not only delicious, but also a great way to use up those bananas you thought you would throw away.
Put it into practice and discover how easy it is to turn ripe fruit into an irresistible sweet!