Brighten up your breakfasts and desserts with this luscious homemade Mango Spread, a tropical twist on classic fruit preserves! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—ripe mangoes, sugar, a splash of lemon juice, and an optional touch of butter for extra creaminess—this spread is bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of tangy zing. In just 25 minutes from start to finish, you'll create a versatile, velvety condiment perfect for smearing onto warm toast, drizzling over pancakes, or enhancing your favorite baked goods. Whether you blend it smooth or leave it chunky for added texture, this mango spread is a must-try for mango lovers and adds a fruity charm to any meal. Plus, it's fridge-friendly and stays fresh for up to two weeks!
Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh away from the seed. Dice the mango flesh into small pieces.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the diced mangoes, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook the mixture for about 10-12 minutes, or until the mangoes become soft and the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth. For a chunkier texture, mash the mixture with a fork instead of blending.
If using butter for a silkier texture, return the spread to the saucepan over low heat, stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the mango spread cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized jar or airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve on toast, pancakes, or use as a dessert topping.
Calories |
651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*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.