Comments on: Monkey Butter

By: Twila

Twila — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:00:23 +0000

If I make this and do the 15 min water bath… are you saying it still needs refrigerated? I cannot give this as Christmas gifts??
Thank you

By: BB

BB — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:13:01 +0000

Hello , was wondering why would you need to put in refrigerator or freezer if you water can it ..
thanks for any info

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:06:09 +0000

In reply to Yvonne Buz. Yes! Dessicated coconut is the correct term!

By: Yvonne Buz

Yvonne Buz — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:16:36 +0000

What you people are calling ground coconut is the standard in Oz. We call it dessicated coconut, and we have to go searching if we want flaked. I’m going to try it when my bananas get ripe. I’m always looking for some way to use them, and this season the bunch is over a metre long. (that’s 4 feet +)

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:31:28 +0000

How much does this recipe make? I see you are using 16oz jars.

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 01:56:39 +0000

In reply to Debbie. I would use a healthier sugar like Coconut Palm Sugar.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:14:27 +0000

In reply to Cherie. haha Ours never last long either!

By: Cherie

Cherie — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:12:41 +0000

Kudos to you for making sure people know this recipe can not be canned safely!! It tastes wonderful but must be kept in the fridge–not that it will last that long 🙂

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 03:14:16 +0000

In reply to sha. It makes about 5 pint jars

By: sha

sha — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:53:44 +0000

In reply to Brook. I have made several jams in my lifetime and sealed them in a water bath and stored in the pantry in a cool dark area and they have all always done just fine.

By: sha

sha — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:49:34 +0000

Can you list about how much this makes please?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:03:17 +0000

In reply to RAe ann. I would not recommend using honey as I'm not sure how this will store with honey after cooking.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:42:50 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. I'm so excited that you're trying it Stephanie! It is very sweet but oh so good!!!!

By: RAe ann

RAe ann — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:42:43 +0000

In reply to Cilla Thomas. How about using pure honey instead of sugar?

By: RAe ann

RAe ann — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:41:29 +0000

In reply to Jann. They can still be ripe. In between the green and brown spot stage...perfectly yellow is best!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:23:47 +0000

In reply to Phyllis Garton. I'm making this yummy spread tonight as we speak, although I'm in Nevada, I'm not near a Winco so I just put some sweetened coconut flakes in my blender and blended away! I turned it into a wonderfully ground up type consistency for which I assume will be close to that of the ground coconut found at Winco! Can't wait to try this masterpiece!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:31:25 +0000

In reply to h oliver. Oh Holly! I have never made this with raw sugar so I can't say for sure but my best guess is that you would use the same amount and I think it should be fine.

By: h oliver

h oliver — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:45:11 +0000

can i make this with raw sugar as well? and would the amounts change?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:07:48 +0000

In reply to Martina. Yes I think that would work fine!

By: Martina

Martina — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:36:28 +0000

In reply to Debbie. How about canned pineaple rings? That's all we have here in Croatia. I figure if I put it in the blender first, it should be ok, right?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:45:55 +0000

In reply to Mary. hmmm....I have never done that so I can't say for absolute certain but my best guess is that you can, but the color might turn out to be a little darker.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:20:00 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Can you use frozen bananas in this recipe?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 03:05:09 +0000

In reply to Katie. hmmm Katie...I haven't heard anyone else that had that result. Not quite sure what the problem is. I've made quite a few batches without a glitch!

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:28:20 +0000

Hi, I like the taste but the texture is funky. Not sure what I did wrong but it’s mushy. Could it be that i oversimmered? It’s the pineapple i think that has turned into a gritty/mushy texture. I think I will try mango instead of pineapple next.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:08:19 +0000

In reply to Lindy. Mine was unsweetened and I'll warn you that even with unsweetened, it is still sweet but oh so good!

By: Lindy

Lindy — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:58:52 +0000

In reply to Debbie.

Is the ground coconut regular/sweetened, or unsweetened?
So far I’ve only found ground coconut on Amazon & it’s unsweetened.
I haven’t seen this question below & wonder if the “too sweet” comments are due to using sweetened coconut.
I’m excited to make it when my grandkids are here!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:54:17 +0000

In reply to Cilla Thomas. I don't suggest artificial sweetnerss...they have chemicals in them that are much worse for your health than just using less sugar.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 01:44:20 +0000

In reply to Laurie.

Hi Laurie! The recipe can be found in the post itself! Just keep reading and you should find it! Thanks so much for stopping by! https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/monkey-butter/

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:12:23 +0000

In reply to Mary.

Hello!! My name is Laurie and your Tropical jam sounds yummy!!!! I am always on the look out for new recipes and I LOVE pineapples in anything!! Would you be willing to share your recipe and email it to me?!! My email is: tinkerpoet34@gmail.com. Thank You!!:-)

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:55:32 +0000

In reply to pam. No this was not sweetened coconut but the grated that isn't sweetened. Hope that helps!