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A sweet, tropical fruit spread made with bananas, pineapple, and coconut. Perfect for toast, pancakes, and desserts.
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Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple with juice
  • 0.25 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • jars with lids

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas lightly in a large saucepan.
  2. Add crushed pineapple with juice, sugar, lemon juice, and coconut if using.
  3. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in coconut extract if using.
  6. Cool slightly and transfer to clean jars. Refrigerate once cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store refrigerated and use a clean spoon each time for best shelf life.

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