Spiced Mangos

Name: Spiced Mangos
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons whole cloves; 1 tablespoon whole allspice; 3 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon; 2 bay leaves, crushed; 4 cups sugar; 2 cups white vinegar; 1 cup water; 9 firm, ripe mangos (about 8 pounds), peeled and sliced

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
3 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
2 bay leaves, crushed
4 cups sugar
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
9 firm, ripe mangos (about 8 pounds), peeled and sliced

Directions

1

Combine first 5 ingredients; tie in a cheesecloth bag. Combine spice bag, sugar, vinegar, and water in a stainless steel stockpot. Bring to a boil. Add mangos. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until fruit becomes translucent. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Bring mango mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove spice bag; discard.
3

Quickly pack mangos into hot sterilized jars, and cover with any remaining syrup, leaving 1/2- inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process mangos in boiling- water bath 20 minutes.