Banana Jam
- Total Time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 3lemons, about medium size
- 3cups granulated sugar
- 3cups water
- 8ripe bananas, about medium size
- A piece of fresh ginger about the size of an olive
- A few whole cloves
Nutritional analysis per serving (7 servings)
457 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 118 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 102 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 10 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Juice the lemons. Slice the rinds into paper-thin strips.
- Step 2
Boil the sugar and water about 10 minutes. Then add the lemon juice and rind, the bananas - carefully mashed - the ginger and a few cloves. Cook this slowly 30 to 45 minutes. Stir it carefully so that it will not scorch. It will become a pale yellow mush and does not need to be tested for proper consistency.
- Step 3
Take out the lump of ginger and transfer the mixture to clean jelly glasses. Cover jars and process in a boiling water bath 10 minutes or seal with parafin.
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Comments
Significantly better using two cups of sugar, instead of three cups. The flavors shine through better with less sugar. Lime works well in place of lemon. Have also tried with vanilla seeds in place of the citrus. That really displays the banana flavor! Add a peeled apple and the pectin sets up the jam without adding much apple flavor.
Am making this for the second time. The original recipe is quite good, but a little more ginger would help, and maybe a less sugar.
This time, I've doubled the ginger and am using nutmeg, in place of the cloves - for simple variation. It is good to give the bananas a preliminary mash per the original recipe, and then a second mash in the pot after they've cooked awhile. It seems to give the entire mixture a little more body - it becomes a little more "jammy" in texture.
Do I keep the lemon rind in there or take it out? Is it in one piece or grated?
Absolutely delicious, easy and pretty quick to make. I cut the sugar in half and it was exactly the right sweetness for our taste. Faint warmth of ginger and pleasant texture of thin strips of lemon made this a scrumptious addition to our family brunch. Will definitely make this again.
Significantly better using two cups of sugar, instead of three cups. The flavors shine through better with less sugar. Lime works well in place of lemon. Have also tried with vanilla seeds in place of the citrus. That really displays the banana flavor! Add a peeled apple and the pectin sets up the jam without adding much apple flavor.
No pectin or apple needed here - citrus rinds are CHOKE with pectin!
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