Description
Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam is a delightful tropical spread that transforms your breakfast and desserts into an unforgettable experience. This easy-to-make jam combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a splash of rum and a hint of lemon, creating a rich and flavorful treat. Perfect for slathering on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or topping off ice cream, this jam is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to use up those overly ripe bananas. Impress your guests at brunch or savor it during a quiet weekday morning; either way, Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam is sure to elevate any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large overly ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp rum (or rum extract)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel and roughly mash the bananas in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and set aside.
- Create the Syrup: In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine water and both sugars. Whisk until dissolved and bring to a low boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and rum into the syrup mixture.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finalize: Once thickened, transfer the jam into sterilized glass mason jars and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg