MANGO CHIA JAM

๐Ÿฅญ MANGO CHIA JAM ๐Ÿฏ

๐Ÿ“ฑ OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 15 Minutes

  • Servings: 1 Small Jar (about 8 portions)


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ THE KIT

  • ๐Ÿณ 1 Small pot ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 Large stirring spoon ๐Ÿด 1 Fork (for mashing)

  • ๐Ÿซ™ 1 Glass jar with a lid * ๐Ÿงค 1 Oven mitt ---

๐Ÿ›’ THE INGREDIENTS

  • ๐Ÿฅญ Ripe mango chunks 2 cups (fresh or frozen)

  • ๐Ÿฏ Honey or Maple syrup 2 tablespoons (sweetener)

  • ๐Ÿ‹ Lemon juice 1 tablespoon

  • ๐Ÿง‚ Salt 1 small pinch

  • ๐ŸŒ‘ Chia seeds 2 tablespoons


๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ THE METHOD

  1. ๐Ÿฅญ Put the Ripe mango chunks into your Small pot.

  2. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Place the pot on the stove and turn the heat to Medium.

  3. ๐Ÿฅ„ Stir the Ripe mango chunks for 5 Minutes until they get very soft and wet.

  4. ๐Ÿด Use your Fork to squash and mash the Ripe mango chunks inside the pot until they look like a thick soup.

  5. ๐Ÿ‹ Pour the Lemon juice, Honey or Maple syrup, and the Salt into the mashed fruit.

  6. ๐ŸŒ‘ Sprinkle the Chia seeds into the pot and stir them in well.

  7. โณ Turn the heat down to Low and let it cook gently for 5 Minutes until the juice looks thick and shiny.

  8. ๐Ÿ›‘ Turn the stove dial to the Off position.

  9. ๐Ÿงค Use your Oven mitt to carefully move the pot to a cool spot on the counter.

  10. ๐Ÿซ™ Let the jam sit for 10 Minutes to get thicker before putting it into your Glass jar.


๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ SAFETY FIRST

  • ๐Ÿ’จ Hot Steam: When the fruit boils, it can release very hot steam. Keep your face away from the top of the pot.

  • ๐Ÿงค The Handle: The metal handle of the pot will get very hot. Use your Oven mitt every time you touch it.

  • ๐Ÿฏ Sticky Spills: Sugary jam is very hot and sticky. If any drips on your skin, wash it off immediately with cold water.