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Delicious Homemade Mango Jam (4 ingredients!)

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Mango Jam

Cultural Context

Mango jam is a delightful preserve originating from tropical regions where mangoes are abundant. Traditionally made during mango season, it captures the fruit's sweet and tangy essence, often enjoyed on bread or as a topping for desserts. This jam is a staple in many households, celebrating the juicy mango's flavor and extending its enjoyment beyond the season. Today, mango jam is embraced worldwide, with variations that include spices and other fruits, reflecting local tastes and traditions.

PreserveINother
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds (1kg) diced mangoes (fresh or frozen)
3 cups (1 and 1/2 lbs) granulated sugar
1 cup mango juice or water
juice of half a small lemon

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

pectin

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a more accessible thickening agent.

vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable alternative.

ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is easier to store and use.

1

Combine all of the ingredients in a pot and slowly bring to a boil.

2

Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mangoes are very soft and the syrup thickens.

3

Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth or until the desired consistency is reached.

4

Transfer to jars and refrigerate.

5

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

cookingcanning

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Mango PreserveMango Spread

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