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Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam

Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam: Elevate Breakfast Bliss

Transform ripe bananas into Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam, a tropical delight that brightens your breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 pieces ripe bananas Overripe bananas are key for sweetness.
  • 1 cup lemon juice Fresh lemon juice brightens the jam.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens and preserves the jam.
  • ½ cup brown sugar Adds depth and moisture.
  • 1 cup water Helps dissolve the sugars.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic notes.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Optional, adjust to taste.
  • ½ cup rum Infuses the jam with tropical flavor.
Storage
  • mason jars Ideal for storing your jam.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • medium-large skillet
  • fork or potato masher
  • Whisk
  • sterilized mason jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel 4 ripe bananas and mash in a medium bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 cup of water and whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of brown sugar until dissolved. Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Stir in the mashed bananas, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, optional cinnamon, and ½ cup of rum. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  5. Transfer the mixture to sterilized mason jars while warm. Cool to room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Store in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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