Indulge in the taste of summer with this easy mock strawberry jam recipe. Made with a surprising ingredient, this jam is perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or adding to your morning yogurt. The vibrant red color and sweet flavor will have you convinced it's the real deal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry flavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
- In a large pot, combine the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the strawberry flavored gelatin and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal the jars with lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool on a wire rack.
- Check the seals after cooling and store in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
