Instructions: Squeeze juice from lemons and slice the rind into paper thin strips Boil the sugar and water for 10 minutes, then add the juice and rind, the bananas, ginger and a few cloves (to taste).

Cook slowly for 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour. Stir carefully so it wont scorch. Itll be pale (actually a weird pinkish color.) Take out ginger. Put in jars and process 10 minutes in water bath covered by 1". About 7 8oz jars.

This is truly a strange "jam." But its delicious on toast, waffles, or muffins, and little kids like it.

I discovered by accident that banana jam also makes a truly wonderful filling for one of my favorite desserts, a little number called Farfel Cake (which contains no farfel and is not a cake.) I will provide it. It really is a great recipe-easy to make, delicious to eat and even a little impressive to look at. Great with hot coffee or tea.

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