Ingredients
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4 cups ripe mangoes, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons fresh lime zest, finely grated
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
3 cups sugar
Preparation
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Combine mangoes, lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, and pectin in a large stockpot.
Mash, using a potato masher until well blended.
It can be a little chunky, but really try to crush everything together well.
Cook over HIGH heat 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture come to a rolling boil, stirring the entire time.
When jam is boiling and you can't stir it down, gradually add sugar- stirring the whole time.
Return to a full boil over high heat and cook 2 minutes exactly, sitrring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Ladle into hot, sterilized canning jars and seal with hot, sterilized canning lids.
Flip upside down and let rest 5 minutes on their lids.
Return to upright position and let cool.
Store in refrigerator,unopened,up to 6 months or in freezer.
Once opened, use up in several weeks.
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