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    Homemade Mango Jam

    Published: Apr 16, 2017 · Modified: May 22, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 64 Comments

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    Homemade Mango Jam - A simple but flavor-packed recipe made with few basic ingredients and has no preservatives, additives, artificial sweeteners, or colors.

    Raw Mango Jam in glass jar with spoon on striped dish towel

    Happy spring, Happy summer and Happy Mango season! I am SO jealous of all my family and friends in India enjoying the mangoes. My most favorite fruit, especially the 'Alphanso' variety is in season. Best way to enjoy them? Cut up like a dozen of them in a giant platter and enjoy with family and friends!

    In addition to just eating them fresh, Mango Shrikhand and Mango lassi are my 2 favorite recipes!

    Last year, I had an amazing summer with a memorable trip to India and Italy. For the first time in 18 years, I got to feast on Alphonso mangoes that were in season. For me, Alphonso mango will always be THE symbol of an Indian summer.

    The very first week of my India trip, I visited my childhood friend Priya, who is a gourmet cook and a gracious host! She cooked many delicious and unique meals for us. I wish I could have stayed longer with her and learned more of her amazing recipes.

    One of her recipes, is the homemade mango jam made with semi-ripe alphonso mangoes and aromatic saffron. This raw mango jam has a beautiful texture with pieces of mangoes, gorgeous color and an irresistible aroma. It was a very different and refreshing take on the traditional raw mango preserve 'Murraba' that I was used to eating in India.

    Alphonso mangoes are so flavorful by themselves and this recipe, I thought; was a great way to bottle up those summer memories and flavors for the rest of the year when the mangoes are not in season.

    After I came back, trying out her Mango Jam was high up on my must-have list! So here is the simple yet flavorful recipe for the homemade mango jam without any preservatives or artificial colors.

    I obviously did not get the Alphonso mangoes here in the US, but I got the semi-ripe Mexican mangoes which are pretty flavorful in the summer. I followed her exact steps and I was surprised to see how easy it was to make the mango jam. The best part is that it requires only 4 basic ingredients.

    Here is the step by step recipe for Raw Mango Jam:

    three mangoes on dish towel

    Wash and dry the Mangoes. Peel and cut into ½ inch cubes. This recipe makes a chunky mango jam where you can bite into the smooth and luscious texture of mango.

    mango cut up on a wooden cutting board with knife

    Put the cut mangoes in a bowl and add sugar to it. Let it sit for 30 mins until the sugar is almost dissolved.

    cut up mango with sugar in a white bowl

    Take a heavy-bottomed pot and pour the mango and sugar mix in it. Cook on medium heat, stirring gently for 10-15 minutes until the sugar syrup starts to thicken slightly.

    cooked mango in a pot with spoon in it

    Turn the heat off, add saffron and let it cool for 15-20 minutes.  Once the syrup cools down, add citric acid to it and cook again for 5 minutes until the citric acid is completely dissolved. Turn the heat off and let the jam cool down. Bottle it up in clean-dry mason jars and keep refrigerated. Enjoy on a slice of toast for breakfast or as crostini with some ricotta cheese.

    mango jam on piece of toast on a white plate with a knife

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    Homemade Mango Jam

    A simple but flavor-packed homemade mango jam recipe made with few basic ingredients and without any preservatives, additives, artificial sweeteners, or colors.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Jam
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 113kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup semi-ripe mangoes peeled and cut
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon citric acid
    • 1 teaspoon saffron

    Instructions

    • Put the cut mangoes in a bowl and add sugar to it. Let it sit for 30 mins until the sugar is almost dissolved.
    • Take a heavy-bottomed pot and pour the mango and sugar mix in it. Cook on medium heat, stirring gently for 10-15 minutes until the sugar syrup starts to thicken slightly.
    • Turn the heat off, add saffron and let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Once the syrup cools down, add citric acid to it and cook again for 5 minutes until the citric acid is completely dissolved. Turn the heat off and let the jam cool down. Bottle the jam in a clean and dry mason jar and keep refrigerated.
    • Enjoy on a slice of toast for breakfast or as crostini with some ricotta cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Potassium: 46mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 3mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Divya Deepak Rao says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      That looks amazing Archana! So tempting...I'm going to make some :))

      Reply
      • Archana says

        September 17, 2016 at 7:08 pm

        Thank you Divya! I would love to know how you like it.

        Reply
    2. Flavoredition says

      September 19, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Will try this out soon

      Reply
      • Archana says

        September 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm

        Thanks Anuradha! Let me know how you like it.

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        • Flavoredition says

          September 19, 2016 at 2:02 pm

          Sure, will let you know

          Reply
    3. Sheryl says

      September 21, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      mmm. . . the jam looks delightful.

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      • Archana says

        September 21, 2016 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you Sheryl! It is indeed yummy and easy.

        Reply
    4. swapnakarthik says

      September 24, 2016 at 3:13 am

      Looks wonderful Archana...

      Reply
      • Archana says

        September 24, 2016 at 9:00 am

        Thank you Swapna!

        Reply
    5. Anju says

      September 25, 2016 at 5:07 am

      Wow so simple and tasty!
      Following u ?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        September 25, 2016 at 4:45 pm

        Thank you Anju!

        Reply
    6. Roshni Pattath says

      May 12, 2020 at 11:52 am

      Hi Archana,

      Can we substitute citric acid with lemon juice or vinegar?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 14, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Yes! either one will work

        Reply
    7. Neha says

      February 19, 2021 at 8:11 am

      Hello,
      this looks delicious
      any alternative to white sugar
      thanks

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 19, 2021 at 6:18 pm

        You can add brown sugar

        Reply
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