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Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread loaf with a slice cut, drizzled with maple syrup on a plate.

Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread

Moist and flavorful banana bread with notes of maple and bourbon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the maple syrup, bourbon, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter. Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and texture.