Banana Jam Recipe
This quick and easy banana jam recipe transforms bananas into a delicious jam that's perfect for last minute gift giving at the holidays or housewarming gift!
Servings 4 half pints
Equipment
- 4 half pint canning jars, lids and rings
Ingredients
- 5 C sliced bananas approx 7 medium
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 C orange juice
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice can substitute lime juice
- 2.25 C granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. Place your canning jars, lids and rings on a sheet pan in the oven to sterilize while you make your jam.
- Place all of the ingredients in a large pot over the stove.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then immediately turn down the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until bananas soften up.
- Use your immersion blender or a potato masher to mash the bananas to a smooth puree.
- Carefully remove the jars, lids and rings from the oven. Ladle your banana jam into the jars. Quickly apply the lid and ring and tighten, finger-tip tight.
- As the jars cool, the heat within the jar will pull the lid downwards to create a seal (jars will ping).
- Store in a cool pantry. Since these jars are not canned for long term storage, I would recommmend consuming within 30 days.