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Banana Jam
A bright homemade banana preserve scented with lime, dark rum, and vanilla.
- Time
- 20 minutes + cooling
- Yield
- Makes 1 jar
- Level
- Easy
Behind the recipe
A little story before we cook
Sweet, sunny, and wonderfully simple, this banana jam turns ripe fruit into something special. Spoon it over toast or brioche, swirl it into ice cream, or use it to bring a tropical note to a favorite sandwich.
Method
Make it
- 01
Mash the fruit
Combine the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Mash until the mixture is chunky and syrupy.
- 02
Cook the jam
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and sea salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until glossy and thickened.
- 03
Finish and cool
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the dark rum and vanilla extract. Transfer the hot jam to a clean jar, allow it to cool, then refrigerate.
Lion Chef note
The jam continues to thicken as it cools, so remove it from the heat while it is still softly spoonable.
Beyond the recipe
The story that stays with the dish
The recipe gives you the method. This is the context, point of view, and practical detail that make it distinctly The Lion Chef.
Why this one matters
Sweet, sunny, and wonderfully simple, this banana jam turns ripe fruit into something special. Spoon it over toast or brioche, swirl it into ice cream, or use it to bring a tropical note to a favorite sandwich.
The detail that makes the difference
The jam continues to thicken as it cools, so remove it from the heat while it is still softly spoonable.