Fire Monkey Butter: A Spicy-Sweet Tropical Spread Recipe
A vibrant tropical spread blending ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and coconut with jalapeño, chili flakes, hot honey, and lime. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or snacks. Bold, tangy, and slightly spicy.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (slightly drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño (very finely minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mash bananas in a large bowl with some texture remaining
- Transfer to a saucepan, gently mash further while heating
- Add pineapple, coconut, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lime juice, zest, and salt; mix thoroughly
- Stir in jalapeño, chili flakes, hot honey, cayenne, and vanilla until well combined
- Cook over medium-low heat for 12-18 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened and glossy
- Cool for 10 minutes, then refrigerate in a jar for at least 1 hour before serving
Notes
Jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week
Pair with croissants, rice cakes, or plantain chips
Adjust spice level by adding more/less jalapeño or chili flakes
Pair with croissants, rice cakes, or plantain chips
Adjust spice level by adding more/less jalapeño or chili flakes