Banana Jam

Name: Banana Jam
Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe bananas; 1 3/4 cups dark brown sugar; 2 cups light brown sugar; 1 1/3 cups water; 3 limes, juice of; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract; 1 dash ginger powder; 6 tablespoons dark rum

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
2 cups light brown sugar
1 1/3 cups water
3 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 dash ginger powder
6 tablespoons dark rum

Directions

1

Thaw bananas if frozen. (I often store up my overripe bananas in a freezer bag in the freezer until I have enough to make something.).
2

Peel bananas, and mash smooth.
3

Mix water, lime juice, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger over medium heat and stir until thickened.
4

Add mashed bananas and let cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Add rum during the last few minutes of cooking.
6

Place hot banana jam into sterilized jars. Place lids on and seal.