A recipe from Jeff's files: Tangelo, Ginger, Banana Syrup - EASY!

Making your own homemade syrup is as close as the crisper in your refrigerator. Here’s a very simple recipe that tastes very gourmet.

TANGELO-GINGER-BANANA SYRUP 

Courtesy of Chef Jeff Calley © 2012

Ingredients:

2 tangelos, juiced and zested
1/2 cup brown sugar
1” piece of fresh ginger root, peeled, juice only
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, powdered
4 tablespoons butter
1 banana, in 1/2” slices

Directions:

Put the tangelo juice in a small sauce pan and simmer over low-medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients (including the tangelo zest) except for the banana and continue cooking till the sugar has dissolved. Add the bananas and heat another minute.

Serve hot, over waffles, French toast, pancakes, or even ice cream.

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