Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam (Print-Friendly Format)
Bananas, rum, and lemon meld into a sweet, spreadable fruit jam that pairs with breakfast or desserts.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
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3 large overripe bananas, peeled
→ Liquids
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons rum or rum extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
→ Spices
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
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Slice the peeled bananas into a medium bowl and roughly mash them with a fork. Drizzle with lemon juice and set aside.
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In a medium-large skillet over medium-high heat, add water and both sugars. Whisk continuously until sugars dissolve completely and the mixture reaches a low boil.
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Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and rum. Mix until fully incorporated.
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Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally and further mashing the bananas, for about 30 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Transfer the thickened jam into glass mason jars. Cool completely before refrigerating; the mixture will continue to thicken as it chills.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal flavor, use bananas that are very ripe. The jam thickens further once cooled, achieving a spreadable consistency.