Vanilla Bean and Brown Sugar Caramelized Banana Jam
Make vanilla bean and brown sugar caramelized banana jam with ripe bananas, butter, lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla in just 25 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 medium/large ripe bananas, mashed about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan buttery spread half of 1 stick
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice juice of half a juicy lemon
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon or to taste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or scrapings of 1 or 2 vanilla beans
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, butter, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Heat uncovered over medium to medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Boil uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently and adjusting the heat so the mixture thickens without burning. Remember that it will thicken more as it cools.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste. Taste and adjust the cinnamon or vanilla if desired.
- Transfer the jam to an 8-ounce glass jar or heat-safe lidded container.
- Serve on toast, bread, crackers, pancakes, or alongside fruit once cooled to the desired consistency.
Notes
The jam continues to thicken as it cools. Store it in an airtight container and follow the source recipe storage guidance.