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Banana Jam

Yield

3 cups

Time

25 minutes

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Easy, sweet and aromatic homemade banana jam with overripe bananas, sugar, ground cinnamon and fresh lime. This easy banana jam recipe is great on morning toasts and more!

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 lbs. (700 g) peeled overripe bananas – 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons brown sugar – 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice – 2 tablespoons water – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 3 dashes ground cinnamon – 1 tablespoon rum, optional

Step 1

 Mash the bananas with the back of a fork or using a smasher. The bananas should have tiny chunks.

Step 2

Transfer the mashed bananas to a pot. Simmer over low heat. Add the sugar, brown sugar, lime juice, water and salt. Stir to combine well.

Step 3

Continue to simmer—stirring occasionally—for about 10-15 minutes, until the banana jam becomes slightly thickened. Stir in the ground cinnamon and rum, if using.

Step 4

Remove from heat, let cool completely before transferring the jam to an air-tight container.

Step 5

You may keep the banana jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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