How to make soft, homemade banana jam?

Do you know how to prepare a banana jam? Bananas are one of the most versatile fruits we have, they are practical, tasty and can be consumed with both sweet and savory foods.

And if you're looking for an easy, quick and very sweet dessert, this sweet is everything your table was missing.

It can be made in a few minutes, doesn't make a mess and is extremely practical, and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.

But first… what are the benefits of bananas?

And when talking about this fruit that the vast majority of people love, we cannot fail to mention its various health benefits.

Banana is an extremely nutritious fruit, with several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B6, magnesium and folate. And we can't forget to mention potassium, which is found in large quantities in this fruit.

All of these vitamins are important for the maintenance of our body, helping with immune, muscular and cardiac functions.

Furthermore, it is rich in fiber, which will aid digestion and prevent constipation or other gastrointestinal problems, making your digestive system healthier and preventing chronic problems.

Potassium may also be very important in regulating blood pressure, contributing to cardiovascular health.

We cannot fail to comment on the impact of bananas on mood, due to tryptophan, am amino acid that when consumed is transformed into serotonin, she ends up being a strong ally in improves mood and reduces anxiety.

How to prepare homemade banana jam?

Now let's get to the point, learn how to prepare a delicious banana sweet, with the perfect consistency, with a taste of childhood and in the comfort of your home.

For this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar;
• 6 or 7 ripe bananas, it can be any, but silver is the best for preparation.

Separating the ingredients won't be difficult at all, as there are only two of them, so we can quickly start the recipe.

Start by peeling the banana and mashing it a lot in a bowl until it turns into a type of porridge and setting aside.

Now take a pan and add the sugar, turn on the heat very low and melt until it starts to turn into caramel.

Add the bananas to the pan with caramel and stir for about 10 minutes until it starts to thicken and takes on a more caramel color.

When you reach this point you can place the sweet in a glass jar and wait for it to cool before storing it in the fridge, but either way it will be ready to serve.

Banana jam can be consumed plain or served with natural yogurt, as these flavors will complement each other.

In addition to consuming it this way, pure, with yogurt, oat or granola, the sweet can be used to fill cakes, pies and even cookies.

You, your family, children and friends will definitely love the banana candy and even want to try it again.