Mango Preserve
Capture the luscious essence of summer year-round with this homemade Mango Preserve recipe! Bursting with pure, tropical mango flavor, this preserve combines ripe, juicy mangoes with just the right balance of sweetness from granulated sugar and a zesty kick of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Infused with optional warm spices like ground cinnamon and cardamom, it offers a delightful twist that elevates the classic fruit preserve. With a glossy texture and customizable chunkiness, this preserve is easy to make in under an hour and ideal for canning or refrigerating. Perfect as a spread for toast, a topping for yogurt, or even swirled into desserts, this versatile mango preserve is a pantry staple that brings sunshine to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large (about 2 pounds) Ripe mangoes
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cardamom (optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the mangoes. Cut the flesh away from the pit and dice into small pieces. Discard the pits.
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the diced mangoes, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If desired, add the ground cinnamon and/or cardamom at this stage for additional flavor.
Cook the mixture for about 35-45 minutes until it thickens and takes on a glossy appearance. Mash the mango pieces slightly with a fork or potato masher for a smoother consistency, or leave them chunky for a more textured preserve.
To test readiness, spoon a little of the mixture onto a chilled plate. If it wrinkles slightly when pushed with your finger, the preserve is ready. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes and test again.
Once the preserve thickens to your liking, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Carefully ladle the hot preserve into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth before sealing tightly with lids.
Allow the jars to cool at room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, or process them in a water bath for long-term shelf stability.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 952.8 g | 346% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.8 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 906.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 6131 mg | 130% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
