Description
Creamy banana bliss jam brings sweet memories of tropical mornings to your breakfast table. Silky smooth spread packed with ripe banana goodness promises delightful moments you’ll treasure with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 3–4 large ripe bananas
- 1 lime (juice)
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (120 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rum
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
Instructions
- Peel and dice ripe bananas into uniform, small cubes, creating a consistent texture for the jam.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the banana pieces, ensuring each morsel receives a light, tangy coating to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Combine white and brown sugars with water in a medium saucepan, heating over medium-high flame while stirring constantly until the sugars completely dissolve and form a clear, smooth syrup.
- Bring the sugar syrup to a gentle bubbling point, then introduce the prepared banana pieces along with fragrant vanilla extract and warm ground cinnamon.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly, allowing the ingredients to meld and create a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes.
- Reduce heat to low, letting the mixture simmer gently while periodically mashing the bananas with a wooden spoon to break down their structure and create a rustic, spreadable consistency.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the jam reaches a thick, glossy texture that coats the back of a spoon (approximately 25-35 minutes).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate smooth rum, stirring vigorously to distribute the spirit evenly throughout the jam.
- Transfer the hot jam into a sterilized glass jar, using a clean funnel to minimize mess and ensure a tight seal.
- Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating, which will help it set and develop deeper flavors.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast spread with this tropical-inspired banana jam that bursts with rich, warm flavors.
- Mashing bananas during cooking releases natural sweetness and creates a smooth, velvety texture that’s irresistibly spreadable.
- Lime juice adds a bright, tangy accent that balances the sweetness and prevents banana browning during preparation.
- Simmering slowly develops deep caramelized notes from brown sugar and allows the spices to infuse throughout the jam.
- Optional rum adds a sophisticated adult twist, bringing warmth and complexity to the final preserve.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, enjoying its homemade goodness on toast, pancakes, or as a dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg