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Mango Confit

Cultural Context

Mango confit, a cherished treat in Mauritius, highlights the island's tropical bounty. Traditionally made during mango season, this sweet preserve captures the essence of ripe mangoes, often enjoyed with breakfast or as a dessert. Today, it has found fans worldwide, inspiring various fruit confits in different cuisines.

MauritianMUdessert
45 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
50 ml water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 green chilies
200 ml white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon hot chili powder

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla bean

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla extract provides flavor at a lower cost.

cinnamon stick

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and blends easily.

cloves

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: none

Allspice offers a similar warm flavor profile.

1

Pour 50 ml of water into a bowl.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and mix until dissolved.

3

Add 2 green chilies to the mixture.

4

Pour another 50 ml of bottled water into the bowl.

5

Add 200 ml of white wine vinegar to the bowl.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of hot chili powder to the mixture and mix well.

7

Take a container and add 4 tablespoons of the mixture to it, adjusting to taste.

8

Mix the contents of the container and sprinkle additional chili and salt on top.

9

Cover the container and let it sit for an hour or two before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringpreserving

Equipment Needed

bowlcontainer

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Mango PreserveMango Jam

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