Banana Bread With Strawberry Compote Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Bread With Strawberry Compote

How to Make Banana Bread With Strawberry Compote

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract; mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in chopped walnuts (optional).
6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry compote: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
9. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened and released their juices. Mash gently with a potato masher or fork to desired consistency.
10. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
11. Once the banana bread is completely cool, slice and serve topped with the strawberry compote.