Step 1

Fill the water bath canner with water and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Wash the jars, rings, and lids.

Step 3

Fill the jars with very hot water to sterilize because that helps keep them germ free.

Step 4

Put all the ingredients for this banana jam recipe in a pan and stir occasionally.

Step 5

Let the banana jam boil for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Ladle the jam into the jam jars. Leave inch head space (clear space) at top.

Step 7

Wipe the rim of the jar to make sure it's clean because that will help it form a tight seal.

Step 8

Put the lids and rings on.

Step 9

Using the jar lifter, lower the jars into the boiling water & process for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Finally, remove from the water bath canner using the jar lifter and allow the banana jam to cool completely on a towel on the counter.