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Banana Basil Jam
Banana Basil Jam - the recipe for a delicious jam made with bananas and basil leaves!
Course
Jam
Cuisine
International
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
Author
Recipe adapted from My Kitchen Affair
Ingredients
2
kg
– 4 lbs. bananas
weighed with skins
1
lemon
500
gms
– 1 lb. sugar
30
gms
– 1/3 cup fresh basil
roughly chopped
Instructions
Peel and roughly slice the bananas.
Put them in a pot and add the grated lemon zest and juices.
Add the sugar and bring everything to a boil.
When the bananas start to bubble, lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
As soon as the jam begins to thicken, add the basil and continue to simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
Ladle the jam into clean sterilized jars, cover with lids and keep them in a dry and dark place.