Banberry Jam

Karmology Clinic's Note:

From Linda J.Amendt's Book "Blue Ribbon Preserves". The taste and color of this jam are delightful. Please don't duplicate the ingredients, or the jam may fail to set.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 7 half-pi ...

• 2 ½ cups ripe strawberries , hulled and crushed
• 1 ¾ cups ripe bananas , peeled and mashed
• 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
• 7 cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon unsalted butter (optional)
• 1 (3 ounce) envelope liquid pectin

Directions:

1. In an 8-quart pan, combine the strawberries, bananas, lemon juice, sugar and butter.
2. Over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the entire contents of the pectin pouch.
4. Return the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
5. Boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
6. Remove the pan from the heat.
7. Skim off any foam.
8. To prevent the jam from separating in the jars, allow the jam to cool 5 minutes before filling the jars. Gently stir the jam every minute or so to distribute the fruit.
9. Ladle the hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
10. Wipe the jar rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth.
11. Cover with hot lids and apply screw rings.
12. Process half pint jars in 200°F (93°C) water bath for 10 minutes, pint jars for 15 minutes.

Reviews

[skiingpeaches]

Yummy!! Very easy to make!!

[seattle jenn]

This was really great jam. My husband already asked me to make more so we won't run out! The strawberry/banana combo complement each other so nicely.

[JanetB-KY]

Lovely Strawberry banana jam. The Banana takes center stage in this one but isn't overpowering. My 14 year old son love this one on PB&J sandwiches. Pretty color and sets up nicely; a little loose but that is typical for home canned jams. Thanks for posting! :-)