It's the time of year for cranberries! Buy a bunch now and put them in the freezer. Or, better yet, turn those glowing berries into jam and save your freezer space for something else.
This year I made Cranberry Banana Jam. No pectin! Great on toast and pancakes and ice cream. If you're looking for a nice holiday homemade gift - this is it!
Cranberry Banana Jam
- 5 cups cranberries [or a bit more, if your package is bigger]
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Put cranberries and water in a pan, bring to boil and when the berries start popping, turn the heat down a bit and mash them some. Add the bananas, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Process for canning: 10 minutes for pints and jelly jars.
Delicious on pancakes with a touch of the Apple Cider Syrup that I posted yesterday. They'll disappear fast!
