Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Green Mango Jam

Ingredients:
  • 1kg large green mangoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • sugar (should be equal to the weight of the mango pulp)
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • green food coloring


Procedure:
  1. Place the mango slices and water in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add sugar. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered until it thickens, stirring constantly, about 25mins. Remove from heat.
  2. Add lemon juice and 4-6 drops of green food coloring. mix well until it evens out. Return to fire.
  3. Bring to a boil. Cook until it reaches the thickness of a jam, about 20mins. Let it cool.
  4. Pack in sterilized glass containers and seal.