Banana Jam is a delicious and unusual gourmet Christmas gift, you can easily make yourself. Not only is this kind of jam not available commercially, but bananas are one of the few fruits which are still inexpensive in the colder months. Don’t be daunted by the canning process, it is really quite easy, especially for jams and jellies. Jelly jars can be purchased at most grocery and department stores and are not very expensive. They commonly come in boxes of twelve and include lids and blank labels.
Poor Santa’s Yummy Banana Jam Recipe for Christmas
3 quarts. (12 c.) sliced ripe bananas (approx. 12-14 bananas)
6c. Sugar
1 ½ c. orange juice (can be substituted with pineapple juice if you prefer)
¾ c. lemon juice
Optional: ½ tsp. cinnamon
- Prep jars:
Place jars& lids in a large pan & just cover with water. Bring water just to a boil, then shut it off. Jars are now ready for use.
- Make the jam:
3. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened (approx. 15 min.)
4. Ladle jam into hot jars and seal.
5. You will know jars are sealed when you hear them “ping”, after this the lid will look pushed in, rather than bowing out.
These go great in gift baskets, since they don’t have to be refridgerated. They also make a nice gift, for a teacher, neighbor, postman or as a small hostess gift. Wrap it in tulle and add a bow for festive flair.
PS. This is great over ice cream or with biscotti, not just for PB&J.
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