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    Published on Sep 16, 2017. Modified on Nov 10, 2024 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 29 Comments

    Slow Cooker Banana Butter

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    I found myself with some very ripe bananas and instead of making banana bread I wanted to use them in a different way. Time for some slow cooker banana butter!

    Pot of fruit butter with fruit in background.

    It’s that time of year when preserving the fruits of summer is a wonderful way to keep on enjoying them during the cold days of autumn and winter.

    Banana butter is a fruity paste made using the same principles as apple butter. 

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    • How to use
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    What is it

    What on earth is banana butter I hear you ask! You might have heard of apple butter if not banana butter.

    It isn’t made with actual butter but is more like a rich fruit sauce made by cooking fruit with sugar for a long time until the sugar caramelises, giving it that rich brown colour.

    Butter refers to the smooth texture of the resulting preserve, it is thick, smooth and very fruity.

    Apple butter is a popular recipe in the US, you cook down your apples over a long period to make this delicious fruit preserve.

    Using the slow cooker to make your apple or banana butter is ideal for the long cooking time, as it is easier to leave it to cook without the risk of burning.

    How to use

    Fruit butter can be spread on bread or toast, used to fill cakes, added to yoghurt, used to add flavour to overnight oats or porridge, there are so many ways to use it.

    Use it in place of jam or fruit curd or wherever you want to add banana!

    Pot of fruit butter with fruit in background.

    My slow cooker banana butter is very easy to make, and will last in the fridge for about a week or I also like to freeze it in small portions so I can take out individual pots to use whenever I like.

    Spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, the scent of banana bread fills the house as you make the slow cooker banana butter. But you won’t be disappointed that you haven’t made banana bread because banana butter is just as tasty!

    Bread with banana butter topped with slices of banana.

    Serving suggestions

    Spread banana butter thickly on fresh bread or toast, top with sliced bananas and a sprinkle of cinnamon and you have a delicious breakfast or snack.

    Or bake a banana cake, cut in half, spread banana butter in the centre then stack for a sweet banana treat. Or swirl it through banana bread for extra banana-ness!

    Or perhaps a banoffee pavlova! Bake large meringues, spread layers of banana butter, caramel and fresh cream top with sliced bananas.

    The possibilities are endless. How will you use yours?

    Loaf of bread with slices cut spread with banana butter topped with fresh banana slices.

    However you use it, if you like bananas, you are bound to love banana butter. If you can’t be bothered with the hassle of making jam, banana butter could be the answer.

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you will need for this recipe, get the quantities from the recipe card at the end of the page.

    Slow cooker and ingredients laid out.
    • bananas – I use one bunch.
    • brown sugar – I use dark muscovado or you can use dark or light brown sugar (colour will be lighter if using light brown sugar)
    • cinnamon – to add a gently spiced flavour.
    • vanilla extract – to add sweetness.

    Banana butter step by step

    Make a batch in your slow cooker today, it is so easy. All you need is a few ingredients and a slow cooker.

    Put it all in the slow cooker, and let the crockpot work its magic.

    Slow Cooker Banana Butter

    Return a few hours later, blend for a smooth texture, and you’re done! It is so simple.

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    Slow Cooker Banana Butter

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    Pot of fruit butter with fruit in background.

    Slow Cooker Banana Butter

    A fruity spread to enjoy in all kinds of ways, on cakes, on toast, on meringues, however you choose
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 4 bananas very ripe
    • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 2 tsp vanilla bean extract
    • 75 g dark Muscovado sugar
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    large oval slow cooker
    large oval slow cooker

    Instructions 

    • Slice the bananas and place them in the slow cooker pot.
      4 bananas
    • Add the other ingredients and cook on low for 4 hours.
      2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp vanilla bean extract, 75 g dark Muscovado sugar
    • After 30 minutes, stir.
    • Once finished, carefully blend.
    • Store in the fridge in a covered pot or freeze in individual portions.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Angela says

      July 28, 2022 at 3:30 am

      Can i use frozen bananas? I usually freeze my over ripe bananas for banana bread but I’m interested in making this recipe.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        July 30, 2022 at 8:23 am

        I’ve never frozen a banana so I am not sure if the texture changes or anything like that, and have not therefore tried making this recipe with frozen bananas to know if it works. It’s worth a try though!

        Reply
    2. Nancy says

      July 19, 2022 at 4:14 pm

      I am trying banana butter but going to try it will let you know how it is.

      Reply
      • JL says

        October 09, 2024 at 8:48 pm

        Slow cooker on high or low?

        Reply
        • bakingqueen74 says

          October 12, 2024 at 8:40 am

          Hi there, this recipe is cooked on low in the slow cooker.

          Reply
    3. linda says

      April 11, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Hi my name is Linda and i need to know what 0.33 cups of the dark sugar means in measurements and if you can can it? I live in Virginia and my grand children want this and do alot of canning so i need to know if i can can it Thank you

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        April 11, 2022 at 2:54 pm

        Hi Linda, 0.33 of something means a third, I will update the amount to show this. I do not know about canning sorry I live in England where water bath canning is quite uncommon.

        Reply
    4. Lenora says

      February 21, 2022 at 5:46 pm

      Dark ir light sugar?

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        February 22, 2022 at 5:45 pm

        I used dark brown Muscovado sugar, as given in the recipe card and shown in the photo of ingredients.

        Reply
    5. Annb says

      August 19, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      Hi!
      Can you put chopped pecans in this recipe?

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        August 26, 2019 at 7:50 pm

        Hi, yes if you like them you could stir them through at the end or add before the blending stage if you have a power blender that can cope with nuts.

        Reply
    6. Jen says

      July 19, 2019 at 11:35 pm

      Could you can this?

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        July 20, 2019 at 7:22 am

        Hi Jen. Sorry I am in the UK and we don’t do canning here so I don’t know the rules or guidelines for canning.

        Reply
        • janet s craft says

          November 16, 2021 at 6:41 pm

          hi, Jen, my name is Janet, i live in Tennessee in the USA, i do can a recipe similar to this but i pressure can it, and leave half in head room for it to expand when pressure canning, good luck it taske delicious, oh by the way when canning you will need to add abit of real lemon juice, not lemon, but store bought juice to adjust ph, just like all canning. ok. and check your area for proper pressure of altitudes . have a blessed day

          Reply
      • Shirley Green says

        April 01, 2020 at 6:21 pm

        You should be able to. I’m going to try it.

        Reply
        • Amy Hess says

          January 09, 2021 at 5:36 pm

          Hey did you try canning it? Did it work??

          Reply
    7. Carolyn Martin says

      March 10, 2019 at 11:49 pm

      I am not sure why the sugar is 75 g, and the other measurements are oz. will figure it out somehow.

      Reply
    8. Carolyn Martin says

      March 10, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      never heard if banana butter, so going to try, but also never heard of muscovado sugar! Will improvise and let you know.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 11, 2019 at 7:10 am

        It’s a kind of brown sugar with a great taste, hope you can find it

        Reply
    9. Jason says

      December 27, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      Banana butter? Never heard of it but sounds delicious!

      Reply
    10. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

      September 18, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Ah, I’ve heard of apple butter too before but banana butter is a new one! Bet it tastes great with peanut butter.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        September 18, 2017 at 10:05 am

        Ooh that is a great idea!

        Reply
    11. Jan Bennett says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:00 am

      Brilliant idea – I often buy too many bananas and don’t know what to do with them when they are a bit too ripe.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        September 18, 2017 at 8:33 am

        Totally Jan! Sometimes there is only so much banana bread a person can have 😉

        Reply
    12. Heidi Roberts says

      September 17, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      I have heard of apple butter but as you say never banana butter. I bet it was sweet and lovely!!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        September 18, 2017 at 8:33 am

        It really was!

        Reply
      • Donna says

        November 10, 2021 at 11:49 pm

        Oh I make and can all kinds.
        Apple,peach,triple berry,mango, and blueberry.
        Going to try the banana.
        When canning do a water bath not pressure

        Reply
        • Donna says

          August 31, 2022 at 10:27 pm

          How long would you water bath for?

          Reply
          • bakingqueen74 says

            September 02, 2022 at 7:23 am

            I’m afraid I don’ know as we don’t do canning in the UK. Hopefully someone who knows about this will see your question.

            Reply
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