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6 years ago

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I made, today, banana jam, and it is fabulous!

Made peanut butter bread and the banana jam! Jam soooo easy and delicious.

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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a

6 years ago

Am so glad you posted this, Glenda. When I picked up groceries curbside very early Saturday morning, there was a gigantic bunch of bananas in my order - I wanted only 3 bananas. Regardless, there is no way I can eat all of the bananas before they are too ripe so this Banana Jam is just what I need. And it does sound delicious. Thank you so much and stay safe.

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kathyg_in_mi
6 years ago
Really?!
kathyg_in_mi
6 years ago
Recipe please.
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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
6 years ago
Banana Jam! Oh please, share the recipe, Glenda or point me in the right direction. This sounds absolutely terrific.
lisa_fla
6 years ago
Interesting!
glenda_al
Original Author
6 years ago
The banana jam was a HUGE hit. Won't say that much for the pb bread. Heated bread slices and spread the jam over which made everything a success.

JAM:

I had 5 med frozen ripe bananas, thawed. You can use over ripe non frozen potatoes

mashe in boiler and added 2 cups sugar and 2 TBL lemon juice

Bring to boil, and keep boiling for about 15 minutes. Stir several times while boiling.

Thickens as it cools.
glenda_al
Original Author
6 years ago
walnutcreek, you can always adjust the sugar. Be sure and let them get really ripe or freeze them like I did.

Banana Jam

Description

Thick and sweet banana jam – goes great on toast or on pancakes or muffins. Also yummy in a milk shake!

Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Banana
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
Preparation

Put all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and slowly bring it up to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Let the jam boil for 5 or so minutes.(I did 15 minutes) for 5

Or you can just pour the jam into a clean jar and pop it in the fridge – it won’t last long anyway!

This jam is great on toast, you can spread it on pancakes, you can use it in muffins and it’s perfect for a milkshake..
WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
6 years ago
Hadn't thought about adjusting the sugar; is it really sweet? I will probably do like you and freeze them. I am just so happy to have this recipe.
glenda_al
Original Author
6 years ago
The proportion to the 5 bananas was perfect.

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