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Monkey Butter Recipe

Monkey butter was developed by Chef Robert Darden in New York City in 2008 as an alternative to traditional butters that are made using animal fat or lard.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Monkey Butter Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 512kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 crushed pineapple
  • 2 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 4-5 ripe bananas thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • ice cream for serving
  • glass jars

Instructions

  • Over medium-high heat, add the sugar, pineapple (and juices), coconut, and lemon juice to the big saucepan or Dutch oven with the cut bananas. Then, bring to a boil.
  • Cook mixture, stirring often, on medium-low heat until it has thickened and decreased. Banana slices will shatter into fragments.
  • When the mixture coats the back of a spoon, it is done; remove from the heat and pour into glass jars. Refrigerate until ready to use after allowing to cool.

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Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 130g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 116g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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