mango jam

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 pounds ripe mangoes
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 saffron threads (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• boil, steam, or microwave the whole mangoes until soft. cool, then remove the peel and inner seed; place the mango pulp in a large bowl. use a fork or potato masher to mash the pulp well.
• place the sugar and water in a large saucepan over low heat, stir mixture, and bring to a boil. when mixture begins boiling, increase heat to medium-high. continue boiling until fine, soft threads form, 270 degrees f (135 degrees c). stir in the mango pulp, add the saffron threads, if desired, and boil until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
• pour cooked jam into sterilized jars and seal according to canning directions.