Mango Jam

Ingredients

• 1kg ripe mangoes
• 500g sugar
• 180ml water
• 3 saffron threads (optional)

• Preparation method

  Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 45 mins
  1.

  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.

  2.

  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, (135 degrees C). Stir in the mango pulp, add the saffron threads, if desired, and boil until the mixture is thick.

  3.

  Pour cooked jam into sterilized jars and seal.