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Morado Banana Pastillas
Soft milk pastillas enriched with cooked morado banana for a concentrated red-banana aroma and smooth, non-sticky texture.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 20–25 min
- Yield
- Makes 24 pieces
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Ingredients
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Method
- Mash the ripe morado bananas smoothly and cook over low heat with the optional calamansi zest until reduced to a thick paste.
- Stir in condensed milk, butter, and salt and cook continuously to prevent the banana sugars catching on the bottom.
- When the mixture gathers around the spatula and the pan stays clear for 2–3 seconds, remove it from the heat.
- Cool to warm, then knead in powdered milk gradually until the mixture is pliable and no longer smears heavily on your fingers.
- Rest 10 minutes and test one piece; add a spoonful more milk powder only if it still collapses.
- Shape into short cylinders or small banana-like ovals.
- Roll lightly in sugar, wrap, and chill 30 minutes to firm.
- Store refrigerated and consume within one week for the best fruit flavour.
