Banana Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Combine bananas, lemon juice and 3 cups sugar in a pan and let stand 1 hour.
2. 2
   After 1 hr, add remaining sugar and place pan over medium-high heat; stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Bring mix to a boil for two minutes.
4. 4
   Remove pan from flame and skim off any foam.
5. 5
   Place pan over heat again for 1 minute.
6. 6
   boil.
7. 7
   Again, remove and skim off foam.
8. 8
   Add butter and bring mix to a boil again.
9. 9
   Add pectin and stir constantly.
10. 10
    Boil 1 minute.
11. 11
    Skim off foam.
12. 12
    Allow jam to cool for 7 min before adding to canning jars.
13. 13
    Wipe jar edges with a clean cloth, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
14. 14
    Close jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 min to create seal.
15. 15
    Remove from water and place on a cloth-protected counter to cool undisturbed for 24 hours.
16. 16
    Check for seal; re-process unsealed jars or refrigerate and use first.