Dulce De Banano
- 2 lemons
- 12 orange
- 5 cups sugar
- 2 lbs bananas, ripe
- Remove zest from lemons with a microplane grater, then juice the lemons.
- Set aside.
- Remove zest from half an orange with a microplane grater.
- Set aside.
- Peel the bananas, remove both pointy ends, then slice into rounds.
- Put all ingredients (zests, juice, bananas and sugar into a heavy pan and cook over low heat, stirring gently but constantly for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat when the bananas reach the desired consistency.
- The bananas should still have their shape but be very soft.
- Put conserves into sterilized jars and let cool.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- NOTE: If using plantains: Cut ends off plantain, score around midpoint of plantain but don't cut into the flesh.
- Score from the cut end to the tip, again not cutting into flesh.
- With your fingers, pry off the peel.
- Slice.
- To get the "goo" off that plantains leave on your hands, rub your hands with a bit of vegetable oil and a teaspoon of salt until goo is gone, then wash with soap.
lemons, orange, sugar, bananas
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dulce-de-banano-504703 (may not work)