Description
Drunken Monkey Jam is a sweet tropical delight made with ripe bananas and a hint of dark rum, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 4 medium bananas)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, dark rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan and cook over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jam thickens and reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the jam cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars while still warm, seal tightly, and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or process in a water bath for longer shelf life.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple to the mixture before cooking.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the mixture with an immersion blender after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Jam
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg