Easy Banana Jam Recipe | Small Batch Tropical Banana Jam with Caramel Flavor - Steph’s Stove

Have you ever tried Banana Jam? 🍌 This easy small-batch jam has a delicious tropical flavor with wonderful notes of caramel. It’s a unique homemade jam that is simple to make and absolutely delicious! If you have ripe bananas on hand, this is a great way to turn them into something completely different. Spread this homemade banana jam on toast, biscuits, English muffins, pancakes, waffles, or use it as a delicious topping for desserts. This is a small-batch refrigerator jam, so it is not shelf stable and must be stored in the refrigerator. If you love easy homemade jams, small-batch recipes, and discovering something new in the kitchen, give this Banana Jam recipe a try! 🍴 Steph’s Stove - Making Memories One Dish At A Time ❤️ Be sure to subscribe for more easy Southern recipes, old-fashioned favorites, homemade recipes, desserts, and delicious recipes made from simple ingredients! 🍌 BANANA JAM (Easy • Small Batch • Tropical Flavor • Caramel Notes) 4 very ripe bananas 2 tablespoons lemon juice (use bottled lemon juice) ½ cup water * 1 tablespoon powdered pectin 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ** *if using frozen bananas reduce water to ¼ cup **½ teaspoon cardamom or nutmeg may be substituted for cinnamon In a large pot add peeled bananas, lemon juice, water, and powdered pectin. Turn the heat to high, cooking while mashing the bananas to your desired consistency. Bring the mixture to a boil that cannot be stirred down. This will take approximately 5-10 minutes. Reduce to medium high, continue stirring and add sugars. The smell is amazing at this point! Bring the mixture back to a boil that cannot be stirred down. Using an instant read thermometer, be sure the mixture reaches 220°. Once you have reached the 220°, the jam is finished cooking. Turn the heat off, remove the pan from the heat and add vanilla extract and cinnamon. Again, the smell is absolutely AMAZING!!! Allow to cool slightly and