Banana Split In A Jar
2 cups mashed bananas
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups crushed strawberries
1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple
1 cup halved maraschino cherries
1 package powdered pectin
5 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Optional : 1/2 cup banana rum 9 or dark rum )
Mix lemon juice into bananas immediately after mashing to retain the fresh color, then combine all the fruit and the pectin in a big pot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add sugar ( and a dab of butter to reduce foaming )
Bring to a boil,
Boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add nuts and rum ( if using )
Ladle into jars, process in a Water Bath 15 minutes.
Serve over ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate syrup
Makes 9 half- pints
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