Banana Peel Honey Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe banana peels (organic preferred)
• 1 cup of sugar (you can use brown, coconut, or regular sugar)
• 1 ½ cups of water
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 tsp of cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)
• ½ tsp of vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the banana peels:
   Wash the banana peels thoroughly to remove any dirt or pesticides. Cut the peels into small strips or pieces.
2. Boil the peels:
   In a medium saucepan, add the water and banana peels. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the peels become soft.
3. Strain the liquid:
   Once the peels are soft, strain the liquid into a separate container and set the peels aside (you can discard or compost them).
4. Add sugar and lemon:
   Pour the strained banana peel water back into the saucepan. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens to a syrup-like consistency (this can take about 20-30 minutes).
5. Flavoring (optional):
   Add cinnamon and vanilla extract to the honey for extra flavor. Stir well and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Cool and store:
   Once the mixture reaches a honey-like texture, remove from heat and let it cool. Transfer your homemade banana peel honey into a sterilized jar and store it in the refrigerator.

How to Enjoy:

Drizzle this banana peel honey over pancakes, toast, yogurt, or mix it into tea! Its sweet, slightly fruity flavor makes it a unique and delicious topping.

Enjoy your homemade banana peel honey!