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East African- Banana Jam Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Minitindel / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago This is an East African recipe for banana jam i bought some in the carribean and it was delicious ......... courtesy african safari cooking Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:24	Minitindel
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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups sugar

1/2 -cup lemon juice

1- tablespoon lemon zest,

1/2- cup fresh lemon juice , strained

6-7 ripe bananas

need wide neck funnel, canning jar with lid ...and a heavy pan

and thermometer ..............(use one large jar or 2 small ones)

Directions

put the sugar, lemon juice and zest into a large bowl and stir until the sugar has almost dissolved.

peel and slice the bananas, add them to the lemon mixture and gently stir until they are well coated..

cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for 1 hour

scrape the banana mixture into the preserving pan and place the sugar thermometer inside.

place the pan over a low heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

boil until the sugar thermometer reaches the jam stage 220 degrees f. it will be a lovely amber color.............

meanwhile sterlize the jar by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil...

when the water is boiling , immerse the jar in the water for 1 minute, then remove with tongs and allow it to drain and steam by it self dry...

place the funnel in the jar and carefully spoon in the banana jam , filling it right to the top, then cover and store it in refrigerator for up to 1 month.............

makes 2 cups.....................

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