Jammin' Jamaican Banana Bread Recipe

This Jammin' Jamaican Banana Bread recipe combines the traditional flavors of banana bread with a Jamaican twist. The addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, along with a touch of rum extract, gives this bread a unique and delightful flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and rum extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the chopped nuts and swirl in the jam gently, leaving streaks throughout the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and enjoy the Jammin' Jamaican Banana Bread with a spread of butter or just as it is!

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