Brown Sugar Banana Jam

      I don't know about you, but I find mason jars to be extraordinarily cute. I don't know what it is about them, but I love anything that can go inside mason jars.

     Since this jam fit the bill, sounds delicious, and is really easy I was excited to give it a try. Plus anything that not only requires brown sugar but uses it enough to be in the recipe's name is a automatic plus in my book. Trust me, this recipe does not disappoint! It does have a strong banana smell and flavor, but it does not overpower all the other flavors. You can give this as a cute little homemade gift!

Brown Sugar Banana Jam  

This recipe only makes enough for a 4 ounce jar, for an 8 ounce jar double the recipe. If you do end up doubling or tripling, you will need to make sure to cook the sugar enough to thicken it  and it will take much longer and more attention paid.

1 banana, the riper the better

1/4 cup dark brown sugar 

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons butter (see note)

Coarse sea salt, To taste

Directions

In a small pot combine banana, brown sugar, lime juice and butter. Whisk over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved and the the banana has softened. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Using the whisk thoroughly smoosh the banana. Once the mixture is smooth-ish, you are simply thickening without burning. The mixture will bubble 3-4 minutes over medium heat and it should be about ready at this stage. Refrigerate and use within one to two weeks. 

-Sweet Sarah

found at Neo-Homesteading Blog