About the Recipe
Ingredients
2 pounds ripe mangoes
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup water
3 saffron threads (Optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Make 4 to 5 slits in mangoes and microwave on High until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
Cool, then remove the peel and inner seed; place mango pulp in a large bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the pulp well.
Step 4
Stir together sugar and water in a large saucepan over low heat, and bring to a boil. When the mixture begins boiling, increase heat to medium-high. Continue boiling until fine, soft threads form, 270 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Step 5
Stir in mango pulp, add saffron threads, and boil until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Pour cooked jam into sterilized jars and seal according to canning directions.
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