Name: Spiced Bananas
Yield: Makes about 4 pints
Ingredients: 12 pounds bananas; 7 cups white vinegar; 7 cups light brown sugar; 3 1/2 cups dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon; 1 teaspoon powdered mace; 24 whole cloves; 12 cardamom seeds; 24 whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon saffron

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 4 pints

Ingredients

12 pounds bananas

7 cups white vinegar

7 cups light brown sugar

3 1/2 cups dark brown sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon

1 teaspoon powdered mace

24 whole cloves

12 cardamom seeds

24 whole black peppercorns

1 teaspoon saffron

Preparation

Peel the bananas, cut into 1/2" thick slices and place in a large bowl. Mix the vinegar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and mace in a large pot. Tie the cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and saffron in a cheesecloth bag and add to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over bananas. Drain off and repeat for 5 more days. On the seventh day, discard the spice bag, pour the bananas and juices into a large pot, bring to a rolling boil and ladle in sterilized jars, cover and seal .

TagsCondiment Banana Fruit Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Pickle & Preserve House & Garden

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