1. Prepare the Banana Mixture
First, start by slicing the bananas:
- Peel and cut the ripe bananas into smaller pieces.
Then, blend the bananas:
- Place the banana pieces in a blender with the lemon juice and a little water (just enough to help blend). Blend until you get a smooth paste.
If you don’t have a blender, mash the bananas:
- Use a fork to mash the bananas until you achieve a uniform consistency. The texture will be more rustic, but the flavor will still be delicious.
2. Cook the Mixture
Next, cook the mixture:
- In a large pan, combine the banana paste with cocoa powder.
After that, stir constantly:
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Check for the desired consistency:
- Jam consistency: The mixture will remain soft, ideal for use as a topping or filling.
- Candy consistency: Continue cooking until the mixture completely separates from the pan and falls in blocks when lifting the spatula.
3. Shape and Let Set
