Description
A delightful homemade banana jam infused with spiced rum and lemon juice, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup rum
Instructions
- Mash the bananas in a non-stick saucepan until mostly smooth, leaving a few lumps for texture.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice, stirring constantly over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook the mixture until it reaches a boil, continuing to stir for even cooking.
- Stir in the rum carefully once boiling.
- Thicken the jam by simmering for 10-15 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Cool in the pan, then transfer to jars and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Optional: add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana jam, homemade jam, rum jam, breakfast spread, dessert topping