Mango Preserve

Tisme's Note:

This recipe is a sweet preserve. I used to make it for my M.I.L. for Christmas, as it incorporated her 2 favourite flavours, mango and ginger! She loved it and devoured it every year! She was not a fan of the chilli, so I used to tie a vanilla pod and a few whole cloves in muslin instead..... which was removed before bottling of course! This made for more of a sweeter preserve for her. You could also use star anise of cracked cardamom pods in a tied muslin bag as something different. This makes about 4 jars...... but will depend on the size jars you use. N.B. You will need approx 900gr (2 lb) mangoes for this recipe (4 mangoes)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 jars

• 4 mangoes, ripe, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 -2 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped
• 5 cm ginger, fresh root, peeled and grated
• 2 lemons, rind of grated and juice of
• 600 ml water
• 450 g light muscovado sugar
• 175 g sultanas, golden sultana's
• 2 -3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Place the mango's, chillies and ginger in a pan (a pan suitable for preserving), add the lemon rind, juice and water & simmer to the boil for approx 20 minutes.
2. Add the sugar and heat gently until the sugar has completely dissolved then bring to the boil and boil for a frurther 5 minutes.
3. Leave to cool slightly and pour into warmed sterilized jars and seal.
4. When completly cold label and store in cool place.