Banana Jam

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4.6

51 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    3 Cups

  • Calories

    577 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Banana Jam

Easy, sweet and aromatic homemade banana jam with overripe bananas, sugar, ground cinnamon and fresh lime. This easy banana jam recipe is great on morning toasts and more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 lbs (750g) peeled overripe bananas
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon rum optional
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Instructions

  1. Mash the bananas with the back of a fork or a potato masher until they have tiny chunks.
  2. Transfer the mashed bananas to a pot and simmer over low heat. Add the sugar, brown sugar, lime juice, water, and salt, stirring to combine well.
  3. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes, until the banana jam thickens slightly. Stir in the ground cinnamon and rum, if using.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring the jam to an airtight container.
  5. You can keep the banana jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Adapted from Food52.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 577kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 147g (49%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 394mg (16%) Potassium 857mg (24%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 119g (238%) Vitamin A 163IU (3%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 577 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 577kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 147g 49%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Potassium 857mg 18%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 119g 238%
Vitamin A 163IU 3%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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