Description
Monkey Butter is a tropical fruit spread made from ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut, sweetened with sugar and brightened with lemon juice. It’s thick, luscious, and perfect for toast, pancakes, yogurt, and more. This recipe is quick to prepare and delivers sunshine in every spoonful.
Ingredients
5 ripe bananas mashed
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1. Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, sugar, shredded coconut, and lemon juice. Stir to mix.
3. Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
4. Let the mixture simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and glossy.
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6. Spoon into clean glass jars and seal with lids.
7. Let jars cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
8. Keep refrigerated and consume within 4 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Always use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and smooth texture.
Stir constantly toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching.
This recipe is not recommended for shelf-stable canning—store in the fridge or freezer only.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Spread/Preserve
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: monkey butter, banana spread, fruit butter, tropical jam