Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 8 Medjool dates
  • 4 very ripe bananas ((peeled, and broken into pieces))
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Blend the chopped dates with ½ cup water into a paste.
  • Place the dates and the chopped bananas in a heavy-bottom saucepan along with the maple syrup. Mash everything with a potato masher or a spoon. Lumps are fine but if you don't want them just mash more thoroughly.
  • Turn on the heat and keep it at medium-low. Heat the jam mixture, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Continue cooking, keeping a close eye and stirring every few minutes.
  • When the jam darkens and gets quite thick and begins to pull away from the sides and bottom, add the allspice and vanilla. Mix well and turn off the heat.
  • Cool the preserves thoroughly before eating or storing.