cranana jam

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 7 cups white sugar
• 1/2 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a large saucepan over medium heat combine cranberries and water; simmer for 10 minutes. stir in mashed banana and sugar. increase heat to medium-high; boil 1 minute. stir in pectin and lemon juice.
• sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids, and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. leave a 2 inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.