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Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam

A rich, small-batch banana jam made with brown sugar, butter, warm spices, and dark rum.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Jam Base
  • 3 ripe bananas very ripe
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup dark rum
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass jars

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add brown sugar and stir until bubbling.
  4. Stir in bananas, spices, and salt. Cook until thickened.
  5. Add rum and simmer until alcohol cooks off.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and lemon juice.

Notes

Jam thickens as it cools. Store refrigerated.