Drunken Monkey Jam: A Fun Twist on Fruit Spreads Recipe
Drunken Monkey Jam is a delightful and unique fruit spread featuring ripe bananas infused with citrus juices, warm spices, and a hint of molasses. This homemade jam offers a fun twist on traditional fruit preserves, perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or as a flavorful topping for breakfast dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of jam 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits & Liquids
- 3.5 large ripe bananas, chopped
- 1 lime (juice of)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Sweeteners & Spices
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon molasses
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped bananas, lime juice, orange juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and molasses thoroughly.
- Boil Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve sugars and prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom.
- Simmer to Thicken: Reduce the heat to low and let the jam simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps the mixture thicken to the desired jam consistency.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the jam to cool slightly, which makes it easier to handle for the next steps.
- Prepare Jars: Ladle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rim of each jar clean to ensure a proper seal.
- Seal Jars: Secure the jars with clean lids and rings.
- Optional Water Bath Processing: For longer shelf life, process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing and sterilization.
- Cool and Check Seals: Let the jars cool completely. Test each lid by pressing down in the center; if it does not flex, the jar is properly sealed and ready for storage.
Notes
- Ensure jars are sterilized before filling to prevent spoilage.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- The water bath processing step is optional but recommended for longer shelf storage.
- Store opened jam in the refrigerator and consume within a few weeks.
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