Banana Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the bananas and cut into 3/4 inch chunks, or thinly slice, or roughly mash with a fork according to your desired texture of the finished jam.
2. 2
   Place the bananas in a heavy saucepan with the lime juice, orange juice, sugar, vanilla bean and salt, and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce the heat and gently simmer the banana jam until thickened, about 30 minutes, making sure to stir often.
4. 4
   Stir in the banana liqueur and remove the pan from the heat.
5. 5
   Leave the vanilla bean in the jam - it's pretty.
6. 6
   Spoon the jam into three 6-ounce canning jars that have been sterilized.
7. 7
   Fill the jars to within 18 inch of the top of the jar.
8. 8
   Screw on the lids.
9. 9
   Invert the jars for 5 minutes, then reinvert.
10. 10
    Let the jam cool to room temperature.
11. 11
    Store the jam in a cool, dark place.
12. 12
    Refrigerate the jam once opened; it will keep for several weeks.
13. 13
    This banana jam makes a fabulous topping for Best Ever Banana Muffins.