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Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam

A rich, boozy banana jam infused with dark rum, warm spices, and caramelized sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup dark rum
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg ground
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass jars
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas lightly in a saucepan, leaving some texture.
  2. Stir in sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon stick.
  3. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Add rum and continue cooking until thick and glossy.
  5. Remove cinnamon stick and transfer jam to sterilized jars.

Notes

Adjust rum quantity to taste. Store refrigerated.