3 1/2 lb. ripe bananas
3 c. sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. finely chopped red maraschino cherries
1 tsp. butter

Thoroughly mash bananas; measure 4 cups into 4 to 6 quart kettle. Add sugar, lemon juice, cherries, and butter; mix well. Bring to a hard-boiled boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring often. Pour into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath (1/2 pint) 10 minutes. Yield: 6 (1-2 pints).