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Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam

A rich homemade banana jam infused with dark rum, brown sugar, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Jam
  • 4 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup dark rum
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass jars

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  2. Combine bananas, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in saucepan.
  3. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  4. Add rum and simmer until glossy.
  5. Stir in vanilla and cool.
  6. Transfer to jars and refrigerate.

Notes

Alcohol mostly cooks off, leaving rich flavor.