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What happens when your bananas ripe? You make delicious things that make you mesmerized with their beautiful aromas! I certainly love many combinations with banana, like banana and coconut, banana and chocolate… But I wanted to make something that it will have the perfect combination of all these ingredients and of course add a little booze into! Rum!!
PrintBoozed Banana-Coconut Jam with Mexican Chocolate
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Description
Transform overripe bananas into a luscious jam with the exotic flavors of coconut, Mexican chocolate, and a hint of rum.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 50 grams (1.7 oz) Mexican chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons rum
Instructions
- In a heavy stainless steel saucepan, combine the sliced bananas, orange juice, and granulated sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to bubble and the bananas start to break down, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped Mexican chocolate, shredded coconut, and rum.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, purée the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the jam to a clean jar and let it cool to room temperature before sealing.
Notes
Store the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Use as a spread on toast, pancakes, or waffles. For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum or replace it with a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Frequently Asked Questions
How ripe should the bananas be for this jam?
Use very ripe bananas, as they will provide the best sweetness and flavor for the jam.
What type of rum works best in the Boozed Banana-Coconut Jam?
A light or dark rum can be used, but a dark rum will add a richer flavor that complements the chocolate.
Can I substitute the Mexican chocolate with another type of chocolate?
Yes, you can use semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, but you might miss the unique flavor notes that Mexican chocolate provides.
