Traditionally, confitures are made from apples, plums or strawberries, but the aromatic and delicate consistency of banana jam will please every sweet tooth. These fruits are distinguished by their rich content of valuable elements, as well as their dense texture, which is well suited for such preparations. The sweet treat is suitable both for making sandwiches and as a filling for baked goods.
Features of preparing banana confiture for the winter
Although bananas are already sweet, you will need to add granulated sugar for better storage. To eliminate cloying, citrus fruits are added to the preparation. As a rule, not the fruit pulp is used for this, but only their juice.
You need to prepare the sweet treat in a saucepan, bowl or iron basin.
Specifics of product selection
For preparation, fruits of any degree of ripeness are used, but it is not recommended to take overripe fruits, since the jam will turn out dark and tasteless. It is recommended to take bananas with a reserve for making jam, because when peeled they decrease in size by 30%.
How to prepare containers for the start of the process?
Before preservation, glass containers will need to be washed with a liquid containing soda. After this, they need to be thoroughly dried and sterilized in any convenient way: place in a hot oven, water bath or microwave. The filled bottles are then placed in a pan of boiling water and pasteurized.
How to make banana jam?
Banana treats are prepared in different ways, but this fruit is best combined with citrus fruits.
Simple recipe
This is a classic way to make a sweet banana dessert. Citric acid is added as desired - it is designed to reduce the sweetness of the fruit and added sugar. For 200 milliliters of container you will need:
- bananas – 4 pieces;
- granulated sugar – 100 grams;
- citric acid – 3 pinches;
- water – 50 milliliters.
Place bananas cut into slices in a saucepan, sprinkle with sugar, citric acid and pour in water. Boil the mixture and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time.Grind the product with an immersion blender and boil again. Roll into jars.
With orange juice
Citrus juice will make the preparation less sweet and add additional flavor. For a half-liter container you will need:
- bananas – 600 grams;
- oranges – 300 grams;
- sugar – 250 grams.
Squeeze the citrus juice, cut the bananas and mash with a fork. Mix everything, add sugar and leave for an hour. Boil the mixture and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture constantly. Divide the finished jam into jars.
With oranges and lemons
Citrus fruits will enrich an already healthy treat with additional vitamins that are so needed in winter. For one liter of sweet treat you will need:
- bananas – 500 grams;
- orange – 800 grams;
- lemon – 2 pieces;
- granulated sugar – 300 grams.
Grind lemon and orange slices without film and seeds in a blender or food processor. Mash the banana and mix with the pulp of other fruits. Add sugar and boil the mixture. Boil for 40 minutes, constantly skimming off the foam and stirring the fruit mixture. All that remains is to add the chopped zest and place it in containers.
With lemon and cinnamon
Cinnamon will add new notes to the banana preparation and give the treat an amazing aroma. What do you need:
- fruits – 1 kilogram;
- cinnamon stick;
- lemon - one piece;
- sugar – 400 grams;
- water – 150 milliliters;
- liqueur – 30 milliliters.
Dissolve granulated sugar in hot water. Add lemon juice to the resulting sweet syrup, add lemon zest and a cinnamon stick.
Boil the mixture for five minutes. Place the banana cut into slices in the syrup and boil for 20 minutes, stirring constantly and skimming off the foam.
Remove the cinnamon and lemon zest from the preparation, and grind the rest with a submersible blender. Return the cinnamon and zest and simmer again for 15 minutes.Discard the cinnamon, add liqueur and stir. Place sweet treats in containers.
Multicooker recipe
For those who value convenience and value personal free time, a recipe for making jam in a slow cooker is suitable. What to take:
- fruits – 4 kilograms;
- granulated sugar – 800 grams;
- water – 2 glasses;
- citric acid - teaspoon.
Pour water into the multicooker bowl, add sugar, citric acid and activate the “Stew” mode. Add grated bananas to the finished syrup, mix thoroughly, close the lid and set the “Pilaf” mode. The mixture should be stirred from time to time. Place the thick dessert in sterile containers and roll up.
How to properly store jam
Banana jam in sterile containers is rolled up with metal lids and stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place. A cellar, basement, cool pantry or refrigerator is perfect for this purpose. The preparation is stored all year round.
