Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Jars

   Place clean jars and lids in boiling water to sterilize them. Keep them warm until ready to fill.

2. 2.Slice Bananas

   Slice 5 ripe bananas into a saucepan. Ideally, use yellow bananas without brown spots.

3. 3.Add Pineapple

   Pour one can of pineapple tidbits (including the juice) into the saucepan with the bananas.

4. 4.Add Ground Coconut

   Add 1/4 cup of ground sweetened coconut flakes to the mixture. Grinding the coconut helps it blend better.

5. 5.Add Sugar

   Add 3 cups of sugar to the saucepan.

6. 6.Add Lemon Juice

   Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice was used, but bottled lemon juice also works.

7. 7.Mix and Bring to a Boil

   Stir all ingredients together. Turn the stovetop heat to medium-high (around an 8 on her stove) and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil. Stir occasionally to prevent boiling over.

8. 8.Simmer

   Once the mixture reaches a full rolling boil, reduce the heat to low-medium and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. 9.Fill Jars

   Carefully pour the hot monkey butter into the prepared jars using a funnel and a measuring spoon or ladle. Leave about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of headspace from the rim of the jar.

10. 10.Clean Rims and Seal

    Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel to ensure no banana butter residue is present. Place the lids and rings on the jars. If canning, process according to water bath canning guidelines.