🍌 Monkey Butter
80 lbs of Free Bananas, 60 Pints of Tropical Preserves!
📌 In This Article
🍌 The Banana Bonanza Story
"This is what 80 pounds of free gorgeous bananas looks like. And THIS is what 80 pounds of free gorgeous bananas looks like after processing and canning 60 pints or 7.5 gallons of Monkey Butter Tropical Preserves and banana puree!!!"
80 lbs of Bananas
Free and gorgeous!
60 Pints
Monkey Butter & Puree!
When life gives you 80 pounds of free bananas, you make Monkey Butter! This was a massive canning project — 60 pints of tropical preserves and banana puree. That's 7.5 gallons of banana goodness.
💬 The result: "This is what 80 pounds of free gorgeous bananas looks like after processing and canning 60 pints or 7.5 gallons of Monkey Butter Tropical Preserves and banana puree!!!"
Monkey Butter is a sweet, tropical spread made from bananas, pineapple, and coconut. It's absolutely delicious on toast, pancakes, or straight from the jar. And the banana puree? Perfect for smoothies, baking, and baby food.
💬 The aftermath: "I need a nap."
📦 Ingredients
🍌 For Monkey Butter (per batch)
- 🍌 8 cups mashed bananas – Ripe bananas
- 🍍 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple – With juice
- 🥥 1 cup shredded coconut – Unsweetened
- 🍬 4 cups sugar
- 🍋 1/4 cup lemon juice – Bottled
- 🌿 1/2 tsp cinnamon – Optional
- 🌿 1/4 tsp nutmeg – Optional
🍌 For Banana Puree (per batch)
- 🍌 Ripe bananas – Peeled
- 🍋 Lemon juice – To prevent browning
💡 Pro tip: "Use ripe bananas with lots of brown spots — they're the sweetest!"
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Part 1 – Monkey Butter
Step 1 – Prepare the Bananas
- Peel the bananas.
- Mash them well with a potato masher or fork.
- Measure 8 cups of mashed bananas.
💡 Pro tip: "A potato masher works great for mashing bananas quickly!"
Step 2 – Combine Ingredients
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), coconut, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir well to combine.
⚠️ Important: "Use a large pot — the mixture can foam up!"
Step 3 – Cook
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- The mixture will thicken and become glossy.
💡 Pro tip: "Stir frequently to prevent scorching — sugar burns easily!"
Step 4 – Jar and Process
- Prepare your water bath canner, jars, and lids.
- Ladle hot Monkey Butter into hot jars.
- Leave 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with a bubble remover.
- Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth.
- Add lids and rings — finger-tight.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
💡 Pro tip: "Wipe those rims clean! Any residue can prevent a good seal."
Part 2 – Banana Puree
Step 5 – Prepare the Puree
- Peel ripe bananas.
- Place in a blender or food processor.
- Add 1 tbsp lemon juice per 4 bananas to prevent browning.
- Blend until smooth.
💡 Pro tip: "Lemon juice keeps the puree from turning brown!"
Step 6 – Process the Puree
- Ladle puree into hot jars.
- Leave 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, add lids and rings.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
⚠️ Important: "Banana puree is low-acid — adding lemon juice is essential for safe water bath canning."
Step 7 – Cool and Store
- Remove jars and cool on a dishtowel for 24 hours.
- Check seals — the lid should be concave and not flex.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
💡 Pro tip: "Listen for that satisfying 'pop' — that's the sound of a perfect seal!"
🍽️ How to Use Monkey Butter & Banana Puree
🍌 Monkey Butter
- 🍞 Toast & Biscuits: Spread like jam
- 🥞 Pancakes & Waffles: A tropical topping
- 🍦 Ice Cream: Drizzle over vanilla ice cream
- 🧀 Cheese Pairing: Amazing with cream cheese
- 🥄 Straight from the Jar: No judgment!
🍌 Banana Puree
- 🥤 Smoothies: Add to smoothies for natural sweetness
- 🧁 Baking: Use in banana bread, muffins, and cakes
- 👶 Baby Food: Perfect for little ones
- 🍦 Ice Cream: Make homemade banana ice cream
💡 Pro tip: "Monkey Butter is amazing on toast with butter!"
🥫 How to Store
- 🏠 Pantry: Up to 1 year in a cool, dark place
- 🧊 Refrigerator after opening: Use within 1 month
- 🍌 Best used in: Toast, baking, smoothies
💡 Pro tip: "Label your jars with the date and contents for easy identification."
💡 Pro Tips
- 🍌 Use ripe bananas: The sweeter, the better.
- 🍋 Don't skip the lemon juice: It prevents browning and helps with preservation.
- 🥥 Use unsweetened coconut: It lets you control the sweetness.
- 🔥 Stir constantly: Sugar burns easily.
- 🫙 Use new lids: Old lids may not seal properly.
- 🏷️ Label everything: Date and contents on every jar.
- 😴 Take a nap: 80 pounds of bananas is a LOT of work!
💡 Pro tip: "I need a nap."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes! Thaw them completely before using.
❓ How long does Monkey Butter last?
Up to 1 year when properly canned and stored.
❓ Can I water bath can this?
Yes! Monkey Butter is safe for water bath canning.
❓ What if I don't have pineapple?
You can use mango or skip it — but pineapple adds great flavor.
❓ How many bananas are in 80 pounds?
About 80-100 bananas, depending on size.
❓ Can I use this in baking?
Yes! Monkey Butter works great in cookies and cakes.
❓ Is this better than store-bought?
YES! Fresh, natural, and no preservatives.
❓ Why is it called Monkey Butter?
Because it's made with bananas and has a buttery texture!
❓ Can I double the recipe?
Yes, but you'll need a VERY large pot.
❓ Will I ever buy banana jam again?
Probably not! Homemade Monkey Butter is so much better!
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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║ MONKEY BUTTER ║
║ 80 lbs of Bananas, 60 Pints of Tropical Preserves! ║
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YIELD: ~60 pints | TIME: ~All day! | PROCESS: 10-15 min
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MONKEY BUTTER (per batch)
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- 8 cups mashed bananas
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
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BANANA PUREE (per batch)
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- Ripe bananas, peeled
- Lemon juice (1 tbsp per 4 bananas)
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INSTRUCTIONS
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MONKEY BUTTER:
1. Mash bananas. Combine with pineapple, coconut, sugar,
lemon juice, and spices.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 20-30 minutes.
3. Ladle into hot jars, leave 1/2" headspace.
4. Water bath process for 10 minutes.
BANANA PUREE:
1. Blend bananas with lemon juice until smooth.
2. Ladle into hot jars, leave 1/2" headspace.
3. Water bath process for 15 minutes.
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80 POUNDS! 🍌
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"80 pounds of free gorgeous bananas... 60 pints or
7.5 gallons of Monkey Butter Tropical Preserves
and banana puree!!! I need a nap." ❤️
© CanningRebels — Monkey Butter
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