Hi all,
On a quest for and need Fruit Fresh (absorbic acid), a substitute or
opinion for the recipe below.
The problem is I don't know where to begin... drugstore, hardware store.
Most neighbors have no idea - so I'll ask my neighbors online.
Any help would be appreciated.
Ken
Brooklyn, New York

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Decadent Banana Split Conserve

Recipe By : Jeanne, CCC
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Conserves

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups thoroughly mashed bananas
5 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup bottled lemon juice
1 teaspoon Fruit Fresh (absorbic acid)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 package liquid pectin -- (3 ounce)
3 tablespoons pure cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light rum or rum extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

In a medium stockpot, combine the mashed bananas, lemon juice and Fruit
Fresh. Gradually add in the sugar, cocoa powder and butter. Over medium
heat, heat the mixture stirring constantly, until the sugar is
dissolved.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a full rolling

boil, stirring constantly so it will not scorch. Stir in the liquid
pectin
and return to a full rolling boil for 1 more minute, stirring
constantly.
Skim off any foam. Remove the stockpot from the heat, stir in the
walnuts
and the rum. Ladle into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Wipe
rims. Cap and seal. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes for
half-pints or 15 minutes for pints. Yields 9 to 10 half-pints.