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Banana Jam with Basil Recipe

Sweet and spoonable, homemade Banana Jam combines ripe bananas, sugar, and lemon with fresh basil for a hint of savoury flavour, ideal for spreading over toast or warm pancakes.

Course: Jam
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 jars
Author: Recipe adapted from My Kitchen Affair

Ingredients

  • 2 kg – 4 lb bananas – weighed with skins on
  • 1 lemon
  • 500 g – 1 lb sugar
  • 30 g fresh basil – roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Peel and roughly slice the bananas. Place them in a saucepan and add the grated lemon zest and juice.

  2. Add the sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. When the jam begins to thicken, add the roughly chopped fresh basil and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
  4. Ladle the jam into clean, sterilised jars and secure the lids. Allow the jam to cool, then refrigerate.