Vanilla Bean and Brown Sugar Caramelized Banana Jam (vegan, gluten-free)

INGREDIENTS

medium/large or 3 small ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups, mashed)

1/2 cup

light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup

unsalted butter or vegan buttery spread (half of 1 stick)

3 tbsp

lemon juice (juice of half of 1 juicy lemon)

2 tsp

cinnamon, or to taste

1 tbsp

vanilla extract, or to taste

2 tsp

vanilla bean paste or the scrapings of 1 or 2 vanilla beans (or substitute with extra vanilla extract, to taste)