Recipe Archives->Preserving->Banana Jam 06

 
Banana Jam 
 
2 1/4 lb bananas, peeled weight
3 1/4 cup sugar
1 lemon
1/2 cup water

Boil the sugar and water in a large, heavy saucepan for 3-4 minutes.
Sieve the peeled bananas into a large bowl containing the lemon
juice.  Mix quickly and then add to the sugar syrup in the pan
while it is still hot. Time is of the essence if the bananas are
not to discolour.  Boil the jam gently, stirring all the time as
it can stick and burn very easily. As soon as the jam has thickened
sufficiently, pour it into warmed jars and sprinkle a pinch of
extra sugar on the surface of the hot jam before sealing tightly
and sterilizing for about 10 minutes. Keep in a cool, dark place.

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