Strawberry Banana Jam
Strawberry jam is a classic, especially in the early Summer months. But have you ever tried a Strawberry Banana jam? The addition of banana brings warmth and richness to the bright strawberries, and creates a wonderfully smooth texture. This is a quick, easy and delicious homemade jam, making the most of a childhood favorite flavor combo – strawberry and banana – which is sure to please the whole family! A no pectin added jam recipe This Strawberry Banana Jam recipe requires only 5 ingredients: strawberries, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla and sugar–…
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 450g strawberries, washed and hulled
- 350g bananas (3 medium bananas), peeled
- 1 ½ cup (300g) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ vanilla bean, inside scraped).
Instructions
- 1
Make sure you read the cooking notes before you start.
- 2
Step 1 – Chop the strawberries and banana roughly. Chop them very finely for a smooth jam or leave bigger pieces for a chunky jam.
- 3
Step 2 – Place the strawberries, bananas, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer - this should take 10 to 15 minutes (no lid). Let simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk, until a candy thermometer reads exactly 223°F (106°C). You can use the whisk to mash some of the fruit while stirring.
- 4
If you do not have a candy thermometer – place a small plate in your freezer. When chilled, take the plate out of the freezer and drop a little spoonful of jam on it. Wait 1 minute and check the consistency: it should have thickened significantly to a jelly consistency. If it still looks too liquidy, keep the mixture at a simmer and try again later.
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Step 4 – Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before pouring into jars or airtight containers. The jam can keep for up to 14 days in the fridge in non-sterilized containers or jars and up to 3 months in sterilized jars.