Banana Jam
This banana jam is a delightful spread made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect with peanut butter on toast or stirred into your morning oatmeal, it adds a tropical twist to any meal.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Sauce Pan
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Knife
- 1 Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the brown sugar, lime juice, water, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly. Avoid high heat at this stage to prevent burning the sugar or caramelizing too quickly.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble slightly (this should take about 3–5 minutes), reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Stir to ensure the sugar dissolves fully into the banana mash.
- Continue simmering and stirring for about 10–15 minutes, or until the jam thickens slightly. You'll know it's ready when it coats the back of a spoon and has a consistency similar to applesauce.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the jam cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools. Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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