Mango Jam

I was rummaging through my freezer, looking for anything to do something with, when I stumbled upon a bag of frozen mango chunks. My first thought: “mango jam!” My second thought: “you’re dumb.” Jam is all about preserving fantastically fresh fruit that is bursting with flavor. Frozen fruit isn’t jam-able.

But I did it anyway. I rarely listen to my second thoughts. Generally, my second thought is right and me and my first thought just end up looking as stupid as my second thought said we would (I just ignored my second thought that said: “don’t write that sentence, you sound like a crazy person).

This time, however, me and my first thought triumphed. The mango jam was delicious despite being made with frozen mango. So throw your second thought that says: “don’t listen to Fooducated, it won’t be good” out the window and please do try this super simple recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice

Steps:

1. Throw everything in a small saucepan over medium heat. 
2. Stir often until the sugar dissolves.
3. Once the mango is soft enough (about 15 minutes), smush it.
4. Bring the smushed mango mixture to a boil and let it boil until it thickens (about another 15 minutes).
5. Let it cool.
6. Enjoy!

If you’re looking for some other jam recipes, try Fooducated’s Figgin Excellent Jam or Strawberry Jam.