Monkey Banana Jam

3 cups white sugar

1 cup water

6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 ½ cups mashed banana

1 tablespoon whole cloves

6 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, mashed banana, and cloves. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes. Strain to remove cloves.

Divide the jam between the jars, screw on lids, and refrigerate.