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Banana Butter Canning Recipe Recipe

Transform ripe bananas into delicious homemade banana butter! This easy canning recipe preserves the sweet, creamy goodness of bananas for year-round enjoyment. Perfect for toast, crackers, or as a unique spread, this recipe is a must-try for any canning enthusiast. No special equipment needed, just simple ingredients and a little time.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 14 mins
Calories 944 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.4 (26 Reviews)
Banana Butter Canning Recipe 125

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Butter Canning Recipe

  • 3 cups ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, pitted & chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package liquid pectin

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How to Make Banana Butter Canning Recipe

  1. Mash 3 cups ripe bananas in a large saucepan.
  2. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 cup pitted and chopped cherries, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 package (1 3/4 oz) liquid pectin.
  5. Stir vigorously for 2 minutes to ensure the pectin is fully incorporated.
  6. Ladle the hot banana butter into clean, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  7. Wipe jar rims clean, place lids and rings on jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on altitude – consult a canning guide for specifics).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

921g

Fat

0g

Carbs

81g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American 5 Ingredients Or Less Jams And Preserves Canning Condiments Etc Fruit Easy Stove Top Dietary Gifts Pitted Fruit Cherries Tropical Fruit Bananas Taste Mood Sweet Equipment Number Of Servings Technique Water Bath