Ingredients

　　12 pounds bananas

　　7 cups white vinegar

　　7 cups light brown sugar

　　3 1/2 cups dark brown sugar

　　1/4 cup lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon

　　1 teaspoon powdered mace

　　24 whole cloves

　　12 cardamom seeds

　　24 whole black peppercorns

　　1 teaspoon saffron

　　Peel the bananas, cut into 1/2" thick slices and place in a large bowl. Mix the vinegar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and mace in a large pot. Tie the cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and saffron in a cheesecloth bag and add to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over bananas. Drain off and repeat for 5 more days. On the seventh day, discard the spice bag, pour the bananas and juices into a large pot, bring to a rolling boil and ladle in sterilized jars, cover and seal .