Mango Lime Refrigerator Jam |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An unusual jam combination if you are looking for something different. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT shelf stable jam - once sealed in jars, it must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Adapted from Cooking Pleasures magazine. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Combine mangoes, lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, and pectin in a large stockpot.
2. Mash, using a potato masher until well blended.
3. It can be a little chunky, but really try to crush everything together well.
4. Cook over HIGH heat 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture come to a rolling boil, stirring the entire time.
5. When jam is boiling and you can't stir it down, gradually add sugar- stirring the whole time.
6. Return to a full boil over high heat and cook 2 minutes exactly, sitrring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Ladle into hot, sterilized canning jars and seal with hot, sterilized canning lids.
9. Flip upside down and let rest 5 minutes on their lids.
10. Return to upright position and let cool.
11. Store in refrigerator,unopened,up to 6 months or in freezer.
12. Once opened, use up in several weeks.
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