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Mango Jam

Sweet and Tangy Mango Jam You’ll Love All Year Round

This delicious Mango Jam is a simple no-pectin recipe, perfect for enhancing your meals with a tropical touch while preserving fresh mangoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Processing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Mango chopped, ripe but firm
  • 3 cups Sugar essential for gelling
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice adds acidity for safe canning
For Storage
  • Canning Jars clean and sterilized
  • Lids sealed properly to prevent spoilage

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Canning Jars
  • Lids
  • Cooking thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Mangoes: Start by peeling, seeding, and dicing your ripe mangoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Set your prepped mango aside.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix diced mangoes, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well.
  3. Heat the Mixture: Heat over medium-high, bring to a boil, and let it bubble for about 5 minutes.
  4. Achieve the Gel Stage: Boil for about 20 minutes until thickened; test by placing a dollop on a chilled plate.
  5. Jar the Jam: Carefully pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
  6. Process in Water Bath: Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes.
  7. Store the Jam: Check seals after cooling; store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, opt for ripe yet firm mangoes to ensure a smooth texture. Monitor the gel stage carefully to avoid runny jam.

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